BHUTAN | Monday, 1 Apr 2013 | Views [379] | Comments [1]
Today was the icing on the cake, the climax. We hiked up to the Tiger's Nest (Takshang). Perched on a cliff 2000 feet above the valley, it is the most spiritual of all places in Bhutan. A devout Buddhist will try to make at least one pilgrimage to this ... Read more >
Tags: bhutan, guru rinpoche, tigers nest
BHUTAN | Sunday, 31 Mar 2013 | Views [360]
We left Wandue this morning heading back to Paro. This time Dochula pass was sunny and clear so I was able to see the 108 stupas at the top. This pass reflects Bhutan's artistic and spiritual traditions. It is quite beautiful. Prayer flags hang everywhere, ... Read more >
Tags: dochula pass, hot stone bath
BHUTAN | Saturday, 30 Mar 2013 | Views [566]
Second day: My morning trip to the bathroom was interesting. No plumbing, just a room on the same level (second floor), with a squat toilet and a pipe draining somewhere to the outside. You flush by scooping up some water from the bucket. Hey, but I ... Read more >
Tags: chillup, jakar, tourist
BHUTAN | Saturday, 30 Mar 2013 | Views [589]
The last few days I have been in the interior of the country with no WiFi.
First day: Stayed at a farmhouse in the Phobjikha valley. This region is known for the winter nesting grounds of the revered black neck crane. They were all gone by the time ... Read more >
Tags: ara, bhutan farmhouse
BHUTAN | Tuesday, 26 Mar 2013 | Views [496] | Comments [2]
Today we had an incredible 3 hour drive over Dochula Pass heading into the interior of the country. The top of the pass was shrouded in fog so unfortunately I was unable to see the Himalayas. It was early morming so hopefully, on the way back through ... Read more >
Tags: divine madman, dochula, punakha
BHUTAN | Tuesday, 26 Mar 2013 | Views [426]
Headed out this morning to the capital of Bhutan, Thimphu City. Lovely drive through valleys with cattle, dogs, and villagers occaionally along side the road. Visited a monestary that you have to cross an ancient iron footbridge over the river to get ... Read more >
Tags: thimphu
BHUTAN | Sunday, 24 Mar 2013 | Views [434]
Spent most of the day at this religious festival. Villagers come from all around for this annual event. Whole families come wearing their very best clothes and jewelry. The women's native dress is a kira, which is hand woven fabric wrapped around the ... Read more >
BHUTAN | Saturday, 23 Mar 2013 | Views [496] | Comments [1]
I had seen photos and thought, "gee, it has similar terrain as Colorado, shouldn't be that different". Well, there are people here, and vehicles, and mountains. But that's were the similarities end. They drive on the other side of the road, and ... Read more >
Tags: bhutan, first day, paro
THAILAND | Friday, 22 Mar 2013 | Views [514]
Got some good sleep. There is no restaurant in this hotel so I asked where to go to get something to eat. They pointed to the open market up the road. OMG, I'm going to starve! It was interesting to walk around, and they did have areas with tables and ... Read more >
Tags: flowers, food, language, thailand
THAILAND | Friday, 22 Mar 2013 | Views [443]
Finally finished off the hardest part of this trip, the 26 hrs of flying. Ugh! No pain, no gain. Just checked into my hotel in Bangkok near the airport to get some R & R. Have to get back to the airport at 2:30 am Wednesday to catch the Drukair ... Read more >
Tags: airport, in transit, travel
BHUTAN | Monday, 18 Mar 2013 | Views [548]
Leaving Denver, CO March 20, 2013. Will arrive in Bhutan via Tokyo and Bangkok on March 23.
This has been a very long time coming. I have been intrigued by this beautiful little country tucked away in the Himalayas between China and ... Read more >
Tags: bhutan, bucket list, culture
