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HONG KONG | Thursday, 1 Oct 2009 | Views [556]
Well our trip to Bhutan ends today. We got up early, ate breakfast and then went to the airport. It was emotional saying goodbye to our guide and driver. We were surprised to see both Druk Airlines airplanes on the tarmac at the same time. These ... Read more >
Tags: bhutan, hong kong, india, paro, thailand
BHUTAN | Thursday, 1 Oct 2009 | Views [1419] | Comments [1]
The reason d’être for our trip happened today. We climbed to Taktsang Monastery which is also known as the Tiger’s Nest. This monastery is the best known shrine in Bhutan and all Bhutanese people will try to make a pilgrimage here at least once in ... Read more >
Tags: bhutan, paro, taktsang monstary
BHUTAN | Thursday, 1 Oct 2009 | Views [702]
Monday September 28, 2009 Beautiful day for the festival, but we had an embarrassing start when the guard at the gate deemed our Capris inappropriate. Our guide made a quick cell call for the driver to return with out clothes. We made a quick ... Read more >
Tags: bhutan, paro, thimphu
BHUTAN | Thursday, 1 Oct 2009 | Views [751]
Sunday September 27 This morning we attended the Wangdue festival. During the event an elderly lady stood next to me. After talking I learned that she was from Denmark by way of Isle of Skye, Scotland. Quite fascinating to see that she was in Bhutan ... Read more >
Tags: bhutan, festival, thimphu
BHUTAN | Thursday, 1 Oct 2009 | Views [999]
This morning, we hiked up to a good vantage point for seeing the sights of Thimphu. Prayer flags were flying everywhere, and you guessed it . . . Cows were roaming everywhere. If we haven't stressed this point, let me do it now. Cows are sacred.... Read more >
Tags: bhutan
BHUTAN | Saturday, 26 Sep 2009 | Views [749] | Comments [2]
Friday, September 25, 2009 After a teaching session and
buckwheat pancakes for breakfast, we were anxious for our visit to Jampel
Monastery, the oldest one in Bhutan. It was built in 649 A.D. and was filled with
older people – all of ... Read more >
Tags: bhutan, jakar
BHUTAN | Thursday, 24 Sep 2009 | Views [456] | Comments [1]
Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009 Blessed easy day. Before leaving Throngsa for Jakar, we stopped at a wonderful museum funded and restored by the Austrian government. They took a 17th century tower in ruins and performed a miracle. While we were in the ... Read more >
Tags: bhutan, jakar, trongsa
BHUTAN | Wednesday, 23 Sep 2009 | Views [617]
Tuesday September 22, 2009. With the time difference Anne had to teach 3 more college classes that started at 5:00 AM local time and went to 8:30AM. Anne and I stayed up until after midnight last night grading her papers and getting her caught up ... Read more >
Tags: bhutan, thimphu, trongsa
BHUTAN | Wednesday, 23 Sep 2009 | Views [1755]
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 ... Read more >
Tags: bhutan, paro, thimphu
USA | Friday, 11 Sep 2009 | Views [543] | Comments [3]
In 15 hours from now, with just a carry-on bag, my mom, sister, and I will set out on a 21 hour flight for "an adventure of a lifetime". As we travel through 7 countries over the next three weeks, we will be updating our blog regularly.... Read more >
Tags: atlanta georgia, bhutan, china, hong kong, india, maccau, nepal, thailand, tibet
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