Summary: In this episode of the Drop by Drop Podcast, you will discover the story of a man who traveled in Sri Lanka. He tells us about his experience volunteering at an elephant orphanage in Walle Devalle and gives us a glimpse into the culture. His name is Jeremy Deihl, a photographer from New Orleans, LA. He says that volunteering in Sri Lanka was one of the best experiences of his life. He described it as surreal. Drop by Drop Podcast: A Volunteer's Travels in Sri Lanka You may or may not know what an elephant orphanage is, but in Sri Lanka there is an abundance of them. In this podcast Jeremy explains the meaning of elephants in Sri Lanka along with why these "orphanages" are necessary. Elephants are a powerful symbol in Sri Lanka, and they have a powerful presence. They symbolize wealth and prosperity, and because of that they are not always properly cared for. Jeremy and his friends volunteered at Millennium Elephant Foundation. If you go to the website, you can see pictures of the elephant herd, learn more about the volunteer program, and sign up to volunteer. You'll hear about what its like to spend time every day working with the elephants and living in Sri Lanka. Jeremy stayed with a host family who cooked delicious meals everyday and took care of them. He jokingly referred to the mother of the family as "Host Mom" because she was so friendly and caring. He got to learn some of the language and took part in a Buddhist festival. This podcast is sprinkled with interesting facts and experiences about the culture and people of Sri Lanka. Have a listen and share with everyone you know! He made a book about his experience in Sri Lanka called Sri Lanka: A Volunteer's Photographs View his work at Jeremy Deihl Photography Please share your thoughts and ideas in a comment, or contact us. Kylie@dropbydropcast.com or Brian@dropbydropcast.com Twitter @DropByDropcast Facebook.com/DropByDropCast
