Mahouts and workers from Elephant Nature Park took a 2-day break from their duties and boarded vans headed for Pattaya. For many of them it was their first time to the coast.

Arriving early on the morning of the 5^th, they checked into their hotel, Pattaya Cozy Inn, and then began touring the area. After a quick meal, they boarded boats and headed for Koh Lan, an island just off the gulf coast, viewing sea life below them along the way. The rest of the day was spent swimming in the sea and riding banana boats and jet skis. At the end of the day, they enjoyed a dinner on the 52^nd story of the Pattaya Park Hotel from where they were able to look down on the whole city. After dinner they explored the beachside town before returning to their hotel to sleep.

 The following morning, the mahouts and staff went to the Pattaya Park amusement park to swim in the pool and use the water slides. The park also had several different rides including a swinging Viking ship and roller coasters. After eating another meal on the 52^nd floor of the hotel, Darrick invited them up to the 56^th floor to ride the zip line down to ground level. Some of the workers also went parasailing later in the day.

 When the day was finished, all of the mahouts checked out of the hotel and headed to Long Glua, a popular coastal market and the final stop before the long journey back to Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai. It was a much-deserved break for all of our mahouts and staff that came and enjoyed by all. There hard work throughout the year is much appreciated.

Boarding the boat

Riding the banana boat

Getting ready to go parasailing

Riding the roller coaster

Riding the ‘Tower Shot’

Looking out from the 52^nd floor restaurant

At the water park

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