
04/08/2025
Today we played tennis on a court in the heart of Khao Yai — and what an unforgettable experience it was. The surroundings were lush and green, with the sounds of the jungle in the background and mist rising from the hills. But what made it truly surreal was the very real possibility of encountering elephants nearby. 🐘
Yes, elephants! Not exactly something you worry about during a tennis match back in Oslo. At one point, we even joked that we should be more concerned about stray elephants than stray balls. It’s not every day you play tennis in the tropics under palm trees, in a national park where wild elephants roam freely.
The court itself was beautifully placed — simple, yet surrounded by nature in all directions. There was something so humbling about moving your body, sweating under the Thai sun, while knowing that one of the world’s most majestic animals might be watching from the trees.
It was one of those travel moments that blends sport, adventure, and awe — something I’ll never forget.