Today - I was up at 4.30 to go on my elephant ride, but it was well worth it!!.
I had the honour to ride on Jumbalani who is the orphan elephant that started the riding centre. When he was around a month old he got stuck in the mud and his mother left him there. He was rescued and as he grew older they didn't know what to do with him, so they brought some other orphans from Zimbabwe and started the riding centre.
My guide was named Richard and when I asked 'How long have you been doing this?' He replied 'This is my first day!!!' He was joking.
I also have a DVD of the event so will be showing that when I get home
On the way back we picked up Maria who works for Sunette. SHe's 70 years on and sat on top of the jeep all the way back singing hymns. She's barking!!
Was back at the camp by 11 for my lecture on animal behaviour - very much like humans, the men always wanting sex with all the females. HOwever the matriach of the elephant clan is boss and checks out all males who want to join the group!!
That's all for now. Oh and by the way HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARK!!
Love Sue
The New Nan and Dexter
what a joy
The Family
Proud parents
Baby Dexter
Bye from San Francisco
My last day
San Francisco
Alcatraz
The family
Better not forget the kids!!
The family
I'll be home soon Mam
Milford Sound
Worth getting up for
Castle Hills
Lord of the RIngs location
Lord of the RIngs
Ring designed by Jens Hansen
Sue on the mountain
What a drop in temperature
Taupo Lake
One day sunshine
Waitomo caves
Lisa Me Wayne Cat and Ali
Bay of Islands
Life on the ocean waves
Bay of Islands - return trip
Dolphins by our side
Making Tracks in Booloumba
Sue and another crew
Clearing up in Maryborough
Sue and the crew
Conservation in Maryborough
Sue weeding in a wetland
Brisbane - Sunshine coast
Hell's Gate
Feathervale Wildlife Park
Sue and a kangaroo
Feathervale Wildlife Park
Sue and the koala
Pedicure
happy feet
Messing about on the river
Paula, Zin and Me
Restaurant by Orphanage
Me and dogs
Thailand
Sue's theme - elephants
Everest
Everest above the clouds
High on a hill in Pokhara
Me and some local children
Elthumalpitiyia School
Last day in school
Elephant Ride
Me Neel and the Elephant
Daughters of the family
Rowena Nuwandi Kimali and Me
The family
Ranjani Me and Nimal
Sue in Sri Lanka
Children at the Orphanage
Campfire crew
Leititia, Tracey Me, Suegnette, Brass, Mark, Brass
Sue at Campfire Safaris
This is at the Hide near the dam
Booze cruise with girls in Zambia
Me Jude Sarah and Laura
Sue
OFF ON MY ADVENTURE
About Isca
- Isca
- This is a nickname that was given to my brother Dave and later some of my friends started calling me the same. We used to live near the roman fortress of Isca and I have just carried the name with me
5 comments:
Hi Mum
Loving your photos!! Keep em' coming
Can't wait to show Nan the pictures of you on the elephant!!!!!
Hi Mum
Loving your photos!!! Keep em' coming!
Can't wait to show nan the one of you on the elephant!!
Love Ceri
The photos of the elephant ride look simply stunning...what a day.
Glad the animal behaviour is so similar :)
What's planned for next week, girl ?
xx Karen
Morning Sue,
Loveng the pics, they are great! Elephant ride sounds like an amazing experience!
Adam has written, and says to pass on his love to Rubes for a speedy recovery xxxxx
no idea why I came up as anonymous!
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