Monthly Archives: May 2015

The Dark Truth About Elephant Tourism

Posted on May 30, 2015 by juliamenn

I love animals.  I always have.  I’m not sure there’s an animal that I haven’t wanted to ride – horses, giraffes, elk, ostriches, whales; you name it, I’ve probably wanted to ride it.  Coming to South East Asia you’d think … Continue reading →

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#SmudgeIsSaved

Posted on May 23, 2015 by juliamenn

It was a bittersweet day. I was walking across the bridge with little Smudge this morning to try to find his mama when I realized I’d gosh darn gone and gotten attached to the little bugger! Rule No. 1 – … Continue reading →

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#SaveSmudge

Posted on May 22, 2015 by juliamenn

I’m in Laos, and have been without wifi access basically since leaving Elephant Nature Park. Let’s just skip ahead to the important parts. We were walking back to our hostels late last night when we noticed a pack of dogs. … Continue reading →

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Elephant Love

Posted on May 14, 2015 by juliamenn

Elephants are a matriarchal society, and babies suckle for up to 7 years. Eles love to be together, and the longer they are a family group, the closer they get (a bit unlike human families it seems to me). Female elephants … Continue reading →

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My Time with the Elephants

Posted on May 10, 2015 by juliamenn

I spent the last week at Elephant Nature Park, learning about, helping take care of, and getting to interact with the elephants they have rescued.  To say the least, it was amazing.

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Courage (Steal It If You Have To, but Try It)

Posted on May 2, 2015 by juliamenn

Sometimes I look around and wonder how I got here.  Where did I steal the gumption to up and quit my job and fly to a developing country? And for four months?! I was contemplating this as I looked in … Continue reading →

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