Mahout experience in Laos
As Spela really wanted to ride an elephant we decided for a little different version of doing that. So, we went on a 2 day Mahout course (Mahout is an elephant keeper, driver or handler). This is a conservation project, where they have elephants that were used for logging (which is now illegal in Laos). We would say those elephants have much better life :). And if you ever find lost elephant in the Lao jungle, here are some words to use: PAI PAI- go PAI SAI- left PAI QUA- right MAP LONG- sit down HAO- stop JA JA- don't do that BUN BUN- spray water It was an amazing experience......hope that our elephants enjoyed it as we did! So here we are as Mahouts :) Classic style Mahout style Who is having more fun? Bathing time No more bananas Morning shower at 7 A.M.