点评:Having just returned from travelling inThailand for a couple of months I have nothing but amazing things to say about my visit to Boon Lotts elephant sanctuary. Having done lots of research before going I was looking for a sanctuary that had the animals welfare as the main priority, and an elephant sanctuary that was completely hands off for visitors like myself, and a place where I could just observe the elephants doing their own natural thing and not being forced to perform for tourists. I didn't want a place where there were crowds of tourists riding, feeding and bathing elephants. I arrived at Sukhothai airport not knowing what to expect but was immediately collected by the sanctuary's lovely driver who put me at ease. Once we arrived the sanctuary which is nicely tucked away, I was met by the owner Katherine. The welcome I received was lovely and I immediately felt like I had known her for years.
Throughout the week I was able to observe the elephants each day and the care that they are provided by Katherine and her whole team. From some of them having medical treatments each morning to address issues caused from their previous life to just watching them wander around of the forest of their own free will. Everyday was just amazing and I was in awe of everything. Watching the elephants with Katherine I was able to learn so much from her and the trust between her and the elephants was clearly evident in the way that they reacted to her, especially during medical treatments. I was able to get involved by helping chop down banana trees for the elephants to eat, preparing some medical food balls and chipping at fruit each morning and then watching the elephants enjoy eating it all. The whole team at the sanctuary were impressive all round. The mahouts were funny, cheeky and friendly and clearly loved the elephants and treated them with respect. The lovely ladies that kept house, providing us with the most amazing Thai food I have ever had, even delivering lunch to us out in the forest. Everything at the sanctuary was always clean, tidy and replenished due to the hard work of the ladies. The rescued cats and dogs always put a smile on my face. And finally Katherine and her family who all have a hand in making this such a great experience. From the moment I arrived I felt welcomed in and almost part of the family. From walks in the forest with the elephants to sitting playing uno in the evening with the whole family after food, it was just an amazing experience and I cannot thank them enough for making it such. They are an inspiration and I cannot wait to go back later this year! I cannot recommend Boon Lotts enough.
翻译:刚从泰国旅行回来几个月,我对 Boon Lotts 大象保护区的游览只有惊叹的话语。在出发前做了大量研究后,我正在寻找一个以动物福利为首要任务的保护区,一个完全不让像我这样的游客插手的大象保护区,一个我可以观察大象做它们自然的事情而不是被迫为游客表演的地方。我不想要一个有成群游客骑大象、喂大象和给大象洗澡的地方。我到达素可泰机场时不知道会发生什么,但保护区可爱的司机立即来接我,让我感到很轻松。我们到达这个隐藏式保护区后,主人凯瑟琳迎接了我。我受到了热情的欢迎,我立刻感觉好像认识她很多年了。
整个星期我每天都能观察大象,以及凯瑟琳和她的整个团队对大象的照顾。从每天早上其中一些大象要接受治疗以解决它们前世造成的问题,到看着它们自由自在地在森林里漫步。每一天都很棒,我对一切都感到敬畏。和凯瑟琳一起观察大象,我从她身上学到了很多东西,她和大象之间的信任从它们对她的反应中显而易见,尤其是在治疗期间。我能够参与其中,帮助砍伐香蕉树给大象吃,准备一些药用食物球,每天早上切碎水果,然后看着大象尽情地吃。保护区的整个团队都令人印象深刻。驯象人很有趣、很调皮、很友好,显然他们很喜欢大象,也很尊重它们。可爱的女士们负责打理房子,给我们提供了我吃过的最美味的泰国菜,甚至把午餐送到森林里给我们吃。由于女士们的辛勤工作,保护区的一切都总是干净、整洁、有条不紊。被救出的猫和狗总是让我面带微笑。最后,凯瑟琳和她的家人也为这次美妙的体验做出了贡献。从我到达的那一刻起,我就感到宾至如归,几乎成为了这个家庭的一份子。从在森林里和大象一起散步,到晚上吃完饭后和全家人一起玩乌诺牌,这真是一次奇妙的经历,我非常感谢他们让我有这样的经历。他们给了我很大的启发,我迫不及待地想在今年晚些时候再去一次!我强烈推荐 Boon Lotts。