Elephants!!

This morning we woke up, changed hostels, and went searching for some delicious breakfast.  The thing about Thailand is, there really isn't a specific "breakfast," it's just their normal food.  We ended up at an adorable little restaurant, and I got pineapple fried rice, served in a pineapple, so tropical! Meanwhile, I've been off coffee for a couple days so my caffeine withdrawal is beginning to kick in.

Today, we also went to Namuang Safari Park in Koh Samui to go elephant trekking.  When we got there, it was actually quite sad because they were all chained up.  This was most likely for safety reasons, but it was still sad nevertheless.  We took a 30 minute tour around the park with a tour and what an experience.  It was almost like a roller coaster ride, sitting on these majestic creatures, that are so strong yet delicate at the same time.  It was definitely a once in a lifetime experience.  At the end of the tour, we ended up at this beautiful waterfall.  Everything about this day was life changing.

Elephant Selfie!!

  We are all still waiting to find out what school we are going to be placed at, which won't happen until Tuesday, so we are playing tourists for the next couple days until we find out.  After we find out our school, which will all be in Nakhon Si Thammarat, we will be able to move into our housing accommodations beginning on November 1st.  I can't wait to finally start teaching, but all this relaxing is quite nice.