Thailand Trip!

Simm · February 2013

So this morning I finally touched down on home soil (Australia) after a two week vacation in Bangkok, Thailand. I had a great time, but I can tell you I missed the clear blue sky and the smell of nature, it's all haze and stench over there! The highlights of my trip were definitely visiting the Tiger Temple. We did a morning program, where we could feed cubs, play and take photos with them, walk and wash them too. After we washed the cubs we went into the little stadium where a bunch of large, adult cats were waiting to play. Keep in mind these Tigers have been raised with these people from cubs, so the trainers and handlers know these Tigers pretty well! We were given these sticks with tiger toys (I guess?) and got to play with them for a bit. Some of them were pretty excited about the toys, one in particular (the biggest one there!) had his eyes on one toy, and any time he got a hold of it, he'd snatch it from the handler and run! We got to take in turns of walking a big tiger, photo opportunities really... Then we had the chance to pose with a big tiger's head in our laps! I think he just wanted to sleep though! The best part, I think, was watching the tigers play in the water. Jumping off these rocks into the water. They looked like they were having fun in the heat! After the Tigers we went for an Elephant Trek. Our Elephants name was Kungchat (that's how it was pronounced, not sure about the spelling!) and he was very pretty! Wasn't the biggest one there, probably the medium height. I think the Mahout (handler/rider) said he was like, 1450kgs or something! I will get around to posting some photos, but still going through them all! We did a lot of shopping, clothes, clothes, shoes, clothes and more clothes!! Anyway.. has anyone else been to Thailand!?

^Oriyana^ · February 2013

Never been but I'd love to go, sounds like you had an amazing trip!

So jealous about the tiger stuff, that would be really cool to experience.

3Eagles · February 2013

Awe I want to play with a baby tiger. Sounds like you had an amazing time.

Zagari Wolf · February 2013

Sounds like a great time! The tiger place would have been amazing!

Serenity · February 2013

That sounds like a great trip! I am actually going to Thailand for 2 months next Decemeber and January for a class. Anything I should know or visit (other than the tiger temple, that sounds amazing!)?

EmmeZoec · February 2013

That sounds amazing! I am officially putting going to this place on my bucket list.

Dark Flame · February 2013

Oh my God that sounds awesome! I'm so jealous, I want to play with tigers

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Thailand Trip!

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