New Reoma World Park

On our day off we went for a drive and found ourselves at a nearby park. We somehow missed the entrance completely and instead, took a wrong turn that led us to the back of the park. We were completely lost and were about to turn around until we caught a glimpse of this amazing looking building through some palm trees. We got out of the car to take a closer look and get some pictures. Before we knew it we were actually in the park. We didn't mean to get in without paying, it just happened.

There was a wheel inside here that you could spin for good fortune and blessing.
I think it also helped if you gave some yen to the gods.

How I wish this was a real elephant. I have had a fascination with them for a long time now. I'd love to ride on the back of one someday.

And here I am touching the real deal! I was so excited to get that close to an elephant. They don't feel like anything I expected. And their trunks are super strong.

Me in front of a fountain at a park within the park called Istanbul park.

Istanbul Pet Hotel.

Me in front of several stairs leading up to the awesome looking building.


It was a huge park with lots of Mid-Eastern themed buildings and displays. We ended up purchasing some Indian posters, Indian incense, and some sno-cones, so our little adventure wasn't completely free after all.

New Reoma World Part II

Before going to class I took Mom and Steph to New Reoma World. It was such a hot day, but we all had fun anyway.

This wall with lots of cool engravings ran all along the zoo portion of the park.

Steph and I next to this scary statue.

Steph and Mom feed the elephant.

It was so hot outside that none of the animals wanted to move. I felt bad for them.

Sweet bird, not sure the name of it.

Hippo swimming around it's pool of disgusting filth.

I just love the look of Japanese roofs.

Me and my sister on a camel statue.

We saw these statues in some man's yard on our way home. We thought they were amazing.