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What I learned at the Elephant Nature Reserve

2/27/2022

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These wonderful people have saved the lives and rehabilitated hundreds of elephants and other animals Today, ENP is home to 208 elephants, hundreds of dogs, cats, water buffalo, horses, wild boars, ponies, etc., on a 250 acre privately owned preserve.
Elephants are amazing:
  1. They share many human characteristics. Their life spans are similar. I saw some that were in their 80s and 90s.
  2. Their body temps are similar. They are susceptible to the same diseases.
  3. They form families of from 2 to 50 elephants, and they stay together and recognize one another for their entire lives. In their teen years, male elephants are pushed out by their mothers to be on their own. Females, however, stay together.
  4. They express emotions.
  5. They have varying personalities. They form friendships. Some are complete loaners.
  6. They adopt babies when necessary.
  7. 7. Many elephants at the park have been injured, permanently, by human abuse. Many are blind because of being forced to perform in front of hot lights. Some have broken backs because they were forced to carry unwieldly loads, including humans. Some have been injured by land mines.
  8. Babies were typically tortured int submission and some have lifelong mental issues because of it.
  9. They eat 15 hours a day, from 2 to 10% of their weight. They drink 100 litres of water a day.
  10. 10. At this preserve they are rehabilitated, cared for, medically treated and are free to roam and live the rest of their lives in safety and love.
  11. Each elephant has its own mahout and this man and his elephant are attached for their entire lives.
  12. At ENP, elephants are never ridden, never used, never abused in any way.
  13. ENP is dedicated to educating elephant owners around Thailand and they have had some success in eradicating the old ways of elephant abuse.
  14. ENP is a completely voluntary organization supported by people from around the world.
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Covid-19

10/7/2021

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As the world suffered through the Covid-19 crisis, so many of my friends in Burma, Thailand and India suffered even more than we did here in the United States.  I was moved by the plight of old friends, particularly in India which was so hard hit.  
A tuk-tuk driver in Jodhpur whom I had known for ten years and who had been my friend and guide had worked hard for so many years to make a better life for his family and he was succeeding well….until he lost everything. When he was on the verge of losing his home, I asked my friends and customers to assist me in providing aid.  They stepped up and I was able to collect over $1200.  Together, we were able to save his home.  Furthermore, with leftover funds, I was able to help procure food for three close friends who were helping to feed the poor and sick in Mumbai, Nagpur and Delhi.

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How to Tie a Thai Scarf

9/21/2020

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​Did you know there are at least 25 different ways to tie a scarf?  In this surprisingly entertaining Youtube video, a young Thai woman deftly demonstrates how to wear a silk scarf in all 25 ways!
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A visit to Mysore, India

9/21/2020

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On my latest trip to India, I took two days to visit the southern India city known as Mysore, which for about 6 centuries, until 1956, was the capital of the Mysore Kingdom. The ruling family were patrons of the arts and culture, and their influence on this beautiful city can be seen in many corners of the cityscape. Perhaps the most pronounced is the amazingly beautiful Mysore Palace.

Included here are several photos taken throughout the city, with the last several of the inside and outside of the palace. Each night there is a spectacular light and sound show recalling the history of this great palace.
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    An inveterate traveler, I have spent a great deal of time searching for new arts and artisans, mostly in Asia.  I am drawn to Asia thanks to my 25-year tenure living in Japan. During that period I traveled extensively and often in Southeast Asia.  Upon returning to the US, I formed Arts of Asia in order to share the qualities I admire in Asia with my friends and customers in the US.  To support this mission, I continue to spend 4 months a year abroad.  The search is never ending!

    Here are a few glimpses of some of the places I have visited in recent trips in my quest to find new artisans and crafts.

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