The narrator visits an elephant sanctuary in Chiang Mai, Thailand, where they interact with and feed the elephants, take a shower with them, and learn about their behavior and habitat. They also share their experience of having halal food in Chiang Mai, including Pad Thai and Tom Yum Seafood at a local restaurant, and trying various street foods at the night market, including a Hong Kong-style waffle and a banana-Nutella roll. Additionally, they explore the Anusarn Market, where they find unique snacks and souvenirs, and even get a customized shirt made with their own face.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The writer visited an elephant sanctuary in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
2. The sanctuary offers a "morning visit" option, which includes interacting with the elephants, feeding them, and bathing them.
3. The writer booked the visit through the sanctuary's official website.
4. The sanctuary provides a pick-up service from the hotel and takes visitors back to the hotel after the visit.
5. The elephants at the sanctuary are named, and the writer mentions meeting elephants named Lady Gaga and Rihanna.
6. The writer was taught how to call the elephants using a phrase called "Bonbon".
7. Elephants are pregnant for 2 years and can poop 20-30 times a day.
8. The writer visited a Halal restaurant called Sophia Restaurant in Chiang Mai.
9. The restaurant is located near a mosque called Hidayatul Islam or Ban Ho Mosque.
10. The writer ordered Pad Thai and Tom Yum Seafood at the restaurant.
11. The writer also visited a night market called Anusarn Market, which has a variety of food stalls and shops.
12. The writer tried a bread made from 0 oil and butter, spread with Nutella and bananas.
13. The writer also tried a Papaya Salad, which is a Thailand signature dish.
14. The writer found a stall at Anusarn Market where they can make a custom shirt with a face of anyone they want, and it will be done within the same day.
15. The writer chose to have their own face printed on the shirt as a memory of their visit to Chiang Mai.