We returned from a long paddle in North-West Khao Sok National Park to find "Kanklauy",
a darling 7-year old Asian Elephant hanging around the National Park Station.
Abandoned by his parents at an 'early age' Kanklauy may be habituated but certainly not a tame wild elephant.
This meant that we so we kept out distance as we kayaked and swam together - getting close enough to enjoy the feeling but far enough to be safe.
Elephants are surprisingly quick. Stand next to a wild one and it can stomp before you can react, but this sweetheart is so much fun we played together until KanKlauy tired of the game and returned to wrestling with the wild bamboo. It was a magical few privileged minutes - something most people will never know.
Khop Khun Mak Khrap, Kanklauy! We will miss you until we meet again!,
See you on the water,
Ling Yai (Thai for 'Big Monkey') AKA John Caveman Gray
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