Monday September 21, 2009.
Early this morning, Jennifer took a small plane ride to get a close up view of Mt. Everest. It wasn't as thrilling as our landing in Paro, Bhutan.
A picture (or video) is worth a thousand words. Take a look.
We were bowled over seeing this country for the first time. The air is fresh and crisp, and the sky is the clearest and bluest you will ever see. It is clean, clean, clean. No trash any where. Our little boutique hotel is just the best, and the meal tonight was absolutely delicious. First time we can say that with a straight face. Jennifer tried the native dish called ema dasi. It consists of peppers hotter than anything we have eaten in our lives. In Bhutan, all cooking must use peppers. There is no escaping peppers. Every other house has peppers drying on their tin roofs and it gives it a bright red look. We are already loving this country that prompted the whole trip.
After landing in Paro we made the 60K drive to the capital city of Thimphu. The drive took almost 2 hours. They were very proud that the road had been widen last year for the King's coronation. Even if it is "widened" no two cars can pass side by side. There are lay by's everywhere and they have to be used to pass oncoming vehicles.
