Comments on: Lakshmi the Elephant Takes a Bath in Hampi

By: tungabhadra river

tungabhadra river — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 02:12:59 +0000

[...] were washed away and overturned by the raging flood waters from the nearby Tungabhadra river. …Lakshmi the Elephant Takes a Bath in Hampi | The Planet D …We arrive just as Lakshmi the elephant makes her way to the bottom of the steps. The washing goes on [...]

By: davendeb

davendeb — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 12:19:55 +0000

Hi Shawn, the Visa is 6 months for a multiple entry. I am not sure if you can get it on arrival, we got ours in Canada. It seems like 6 months is the standard for most countries however. Thanks for following.

By: Trisha Miller

Trisha Miller — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 03:38:30 +0000

What an amazing opportunity – to meet and spend time with Ian Redmond. I have heard that elephants in captivity lead mostly sad lives, and are sometimes abused. No doubt freedom would be better for Lakshmi, but if she has to live in captivity, at least it seems like she is well cared for.
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By: davendeb

davendeb — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 10:09:03 +0000

So I learned from Ian Redmond http://gorilla.wildlifedirect.org/2009/05/05/year-of-the-gorilla-ambassador-ian-redmond-obe%E2%80%99s-first-yog-blog/, renowned gorilla and elephant expert that elephants do need the bath. In the wild they would rub up against trees and rocks to slough off their skin and in captivity they cannot do that. But he said that washings for tourists to come up regularly and help out like some elephant sanctuaries is not a happy experience for the elephant. The things you learn on the road and the people you meet. It is amazing.

By: Shawn

Shawn — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 10:22:04 +0000

Very attractive on what you two are doing in India, I am following the locations on the map. By the way how long is the visa upon arrival? Would it be easy to extend it? Thanks .-= Shawn´s last blog ..The Village Life, Part Three—The Pet View. =-.

By: davendeb

davendeb — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 07:23:54 +0000

Thanks everyone. We have been staying at the same place as Ian Redmond, the UN Ambassador for Gorilla Protection. He has come to India in the past to help temple elephants and elephants used for festivals. After speaking with him, my heart breaks for the elephants.
As he stated, it is a dismal existence being revered. I certainly felt guilty about riding Lakshmi, but as Trisha said in our video post…at least he has something to do to pass the time.

By: Shannon OD

Shannon OD — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 22:01:56 +0000

What a lovely experience! It looks so calm and peaceful there in the morning
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By: Akila

Akila — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 21:02:00 +0000

Very cool! Love the bath. One of my all time favorite experiences in India was going to Mudhumalai near Ooty where there is an elephant reserve, and we got to pet and touch a three month old baby elephant. I have always been amazed by them and I know what you mean about how they make you feel so regal. .-= Akila´s last blog ..hobbit hunting across new zealand =-.

By: brian

brian — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 20:21:47 +0000

Great post today. Lakshmi is popular and for good reason. .-= brian´s last blog ..Why A Dog Sniffing Your Crotch Needs To Be In Your Future At the Airport =-.

By: Yi Lin

Yi Lin — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:34:10 +0000

Absolutely lovely photos – especially the first one. What a touching and inspiring experience you both had, both with the people and a gentle giant.
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By: Candice

Candice — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 13:53:39 +0000

So cool, she’s totally loving the bath.

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