Swimming with Elephants: My Unexpected Pilgrimage from Physician to Healer

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There are a few places where you can swim with elephants, such as elephant sanctuaries or wildlife reserves in countries like Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Bali. It's important to make sure that the facility is ethical and treats the elephants humanely. Tropical Trekking – Explore the natural lush beauty of the Taro hinterlands. Like our Cycling program, our trekking leads our clients through jungles, rice fields and villages. Along the way, our knowledgeable local guides introduce and teach them about local plants, fruits and other questions they may have.

Oswell’s photo was not the first case of media documentation sparking outrage over Khao Kheow’s elephant swimming exhibition. Katrina Kaye founded Swimming with Elephants Publications, LLC in 2013 and has worked diligently in all aspects of the business. The day could not have gone better, and we had a very positive experience that we will never forget. Visiting Elephant Nature Park was filled with ups and downs, but I’m so glad I went there. It’s a place I’ll hold close to my heart forever. If you want to go swimming with elephants in Thailand, I highly recommend visiting. It’s a little on the expensive side, but I know my money is well spent at the park and that it’s going to a really good cause. If you’d like to get involved from near or far you can volunteer, donate, or sponsor an animal through Save the Elephants which is the nature parks foundation. Spending time with Rajan was an amazing experience. Rajan was probably the last ocean-swimming elephant we’ll ever see, which gives the image extra poignancy. As logging bans have increased, using elephants for logging has significantly diminished. I think it still happens in some Asian countries, but it’s a practice that’s thankfully fading.Health: Just as elephants represent strength and power, your dream hints at improvements in your physical and mental well-being. You may discover a new exercise routine or start practicing mindfulness, leading to increased vitality and overall wellness. For over 30 years the Mason family has been synonymous for quality culinary and adventure experiences in the heart of Bali. Now that same passion, drive and commitment for excellence can be discovered in Mason Chocolates. From bean to bar, our chocolates are inspired by nature and crafted to perfection by our dedicated team of artisan chocolatiers, deep in the heart of beautiful Bali. Our distinctive and smooth taste comes from a culmination of East meets West, combining the latest in European chocolate-making technology with only the finest organic cacao beans, ethically sourced throughout the Indonesian archipelago to sustainably create our exclusive ‘tropical blend’. During her time as an active member of the ABQ slam poetry community, she qualified and placed third in the OUTSpoken Queer Poetry Slam Championship, in 2013, and again in 2014 when she tied for third place. In 2013, she was among the top 10 female poets in Albuquerque and competed to represent the city at the 2014 Women of the World Poetry Slam.

Renowned as one of the most unique hotels in the world, and the World Luxury Hotel Awards 2018 Winner for Best Luxury Lodge in Asia and Best Luxury Eco Safari Lodge in the World. The Mason Elephant Lodge is committed to providing guests with a once in a lifetime experience amongst Bali’s largest herd of rescued Sumatran elephants. The luxury lodge features five types of safari-style accommodation with twenty-seven elephant-inspired luxury rooms with all the trimmings a discerning guest would expect. Staying at the Lodge is a rewarding experience as you can interact in numerous ways with these majestic creatures and get up close & personal with them for the ultimate elephant experience.Taken at Khao Kheow and titled “Elephant in the Room,” Oswell’s photo shows an elephant with its head and body submerged while a trainer, or mahout, swims above in what looks to be a relatively small tank. People of various ages, all with Asian features, are pictured watching the elephant.