Elephant Nature Park. No riding, no shows. Photo: Federico AbisJan 16, Chiang Mai, Thailand Chiang Mai Elephants. Best thing I did all week, no contest. No riding, no shows, old ladies eating watermelon by the basket, one wanted her ear scratched and would not leave until I did it. Fed them, walked with them, watched them in the river. Van back in total silence, everyone the same. Last night tonight, the Aussies are here too somehow. Going big.