Lykins’ Update: September 17, 2008

Here are two links to articles that criticize evangelizing the “hill tribes” of Thailand.

If you read between the lines, you will see that the larger issue is a hatred of Christianity. An interesting fact is that Thailand has provided many solar panels to these same tribes so that the people will have electric lights and TV in their villages. Talk about destroying culture! I also noted that Thailand deported Matthew McDonald…. some perspectives are just not desired!

Killing two birds with one stone….

We had the opportunity to visit an “Elephant Camp” Tuesday. What a wonderful relaxing time!

We walked through the camp among many elephants carrying tourists, and heading for a bath in the river. They will attempt to pick your pocket…. especially if they think there may be a banana in there!

There was a “show” where the elephants kicked a soccer ball, dunked an basketball, lifted logs, painted, danced and twirled a hula hoop.

We took a 30 minute ride through the “jungle” on the elephant.

Rode on an oxcart.

Had a relaxing buffet meal

And took a raft trip down the river for 20 minutes or so. All for about $15 per person!

Thank you Father for allowing us to play along the way!

Blessings on you!

Fred and Carol