MandaLao Elephant Conservation, Luang Prabang

A wonderful day in the jungle with the 2 elephants. Our guide was a bit tired after a night out (out of him). Nor were all of his statements about one with those of the Thai leader correct. We had a long conversation with him, very interesting, he knows the family Knie (Zoo Rapperswil) and explained to us how important it is to borrow and exchange the elephants in order to prevent the inn breeding. That, too, is very expensive. We gladly paid the price for the full day trip only we were not as promised max 4 pers. but whole 9 !!! only in the afternoon we were alone. I don't think it's fair!! At the waterfall we were 2' and we weren't asked if we wanted to cool down. Visiting the village is all about selling the goods. The guide asked us to buy and he determined the prices (acting as translators ok but do not determine price ) He himself took off the shoes and lay down. We felt uncomfortable in front of these children who looked at us sadly and silently pointed at the goods. The lunch was delicious. We have the beautiful memory with the animals (there would be the full score for that)