Mothers of all species can be quite dangerous when they feel their young are threatened, and elephants are big enough to make mommies a very serious threat. We try to minimize human contact to avoid unnecessary risks and prevent development of behaviors that might contribute to elephants venturing into villages more frequently. Sorry guys, no baby cuddling for you. Moms and their babies get their run of the land across the lake from the main compound.
What I like the most is how sustainable and eco-friendly this place is. Everything runs on solar polar, the water is filtered from the lake and meets European shower standards, and they use natural gas to heat it (I can be in the middle of nowhere but I still like my hot shower!). NOTHING is plastic. The food is totally organic, locally grown or bought in the market every morning. Every “building” is a combination of rosemary wood, bamboo and thatch. Things are quite basic yet very nice and cozy.
Nam Thien Lake |
View from the restaurant |
Observation terrace |
Time for a bath! |
Elephant Museum and Mahout School |
The "Hospital" |
Guesthouse |
QUE BELLEZAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!
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ReplyDeleteHey Karla! It was great meeting you this past few days at ECC. Keep up the awesome job you're doing there and I'm sure lots of people (and hopefully donations) will come your way. Alvaro and Natalia.
ReplyDeleteNaty! Love your blog as well! Ya me entre para tomar ideas para mi viaje! hahaha! Espero que nos volvamos a ver, besos!
DeleteSo beautiful... certainly a little paradise!
ReplyDelete(just like home) ;)