We've been busy over the last few weeks, so we haven't had the time to write an update. With Claudine (Isas mum) over for a mere 2 weeks we've been racing around Thailand trying to get as much in as possible. We've travelled from Bkk to Chiangmai, back to Bkk, then Phuket, Koh Phi Phi and then back to Phuket and Bkk again. It's been a bit of a whirlwind tour and I don't know about you Claudine, but we are totally knackered! So, you'll have to forgive me on the sparsity of descriptions on this one. I'll let the photos do the work.....

Deux semaines de vacances pour maman qui sont passees tres vite. Donc voici quelques photos. Pardonnez-nous pour la sparite des commentaires, mais avec autant de voyages nous etions fatigues. Je pense que maman aura aussi du mal a recuperer...

After arriving on an overnight bus from Bkk Claudine was gifted the best room in the ENP. With 25 volunteers the park was really crowded. So, Lek gave up her own room so that Claudine could have a good rest.

There were so many changes. One month gone and so much had happened. Sadly, Canoon and mum had been taken back by their owners. Canoon being then sold to a circus and the mum being sold to a breeding centre. And a few of Karl and Michelle's dogs had succumbed to a strange disease. Though, it wasn't all bad news, there were a few new additions to the park. Like this little fellow. Unnamed as yet he's only four weeks old and very naughty!!!


Tongjan having some fun of her own.

The mud bath is up and running again. No pun intended! The number of extra hands made it easy to do. The babies really love it as you can see for yourself. The time 'bathing' is divided between the river and the mudbaths now.

Peek-a-boo! The one with the big ears is one of the new female adult additions to the park. Bigger ears than Tighe. To the left is the new 6 year old female.

Claudine just couldn't get enough of the fruit in Thailand. Even nicking the elephants share!

Et on a plus d'une photo comme ca!!!

Before heading to the south, we had a day around Chiang mai. This is at the monastery on the hill.

One of many photos taken around Koh Phi Phi. I'm in this one though!

Around Phi Phi. Amazing water!

A big lobster for Claudine. Last dinneron Phi Phi.

Dernier dinner sur Phi Phi. Et un homard, un!!!

A macques around Phi Phi. Fat and very tame.

Isa and mum snorkling.

We had a wonderful view over the beach. Though getting up those steps was a killer.

On se rapellera surtout des marches a monter pour avoir cette vue superbe de Phi Phi.

Reminders of the Tsunami. We stayed in one of these bungalows 7 years ago. Alll that's left is the base.

Will post something on this later on.....