Destination: Bhutan

The National Animal

Thu, 1 Oct 2009 | By poeanne | Views [1027]

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 >

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Bhutan and more Temples

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 | By poeanne | Views [801] | 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 >

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Bumthang

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 | By poeanne | Views [490] | 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 >

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Gallery: Bhutan

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 | By poeanne | Photo Gallery

To the heart of Bhutan

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 | By poeanne | Views [651]

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

Arrival in Bhutan via Everest

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 | By poeanne | Views [1826]

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 >

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Our Last Day in the Happiest Place on Earth (Bhutan)

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 | By susanandlars | Views [3694] | Comments [3]

Day 7... Our last full day in Bhutan, we set off from Punakha in the morning. We needed to get all the way back to Paro for our early morning flight the next day. We stopped in Thimphu for lunch with ... Read more >

A Naked Pretty Girl is Still a Naked Pretty Girl (Bhutan)

Mon, 8 Sep 2008 | By susanandlars | Views [129654] | Comments [16]

Day 6 Our day in Punakha was pretty relaxed. We'd been setting an ambitious pace, both physically and informationally, so this was a welcome change. Again, Tashi's experience benefitted us, and Susan and ... Read more >

Penises and Polygamy (Bhutan)

Thu, 4 Sep 2008 | By susanandlars | Views [19978] | Comments [3]

Day 5 The next morning we came down for breakfast and noticed the fruit was peeled. Actually, I really noticed this when breakfast was brought for another table in the restaurant and their fruit wasn't. I never ... Read more >

"Can You Hear Me Now? Sorry, the Monks are Chanting." (Bhutan)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 | By susanandlars | Views [2148]

Day 4 The next morning when I woke up I wasn't feeling 100%. Not really sure why (you never can be) but just in case I peeled my fruit at breakfast (we were always brushing teeth with filter water etc.) Today's itinerary was 2 hikes – one to ... Read more >

Of Puny Pilgrims and Proletariat Particulars (Bhutan)

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 | By susanandlars | Views [3574] | Comments [2]

Day 3 Today our destination would be Thimphu, the capital and largest city in Bhutan. Before leaving Paro, however, we went to the weekend market. One of the great things about Bhutan's protective visa system is that, while tourists are welcome, ... Read more >

Into the Secret Layer of Batman... (Bhutan)

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 | By susanandlars | Views [9915] | Comments [2]

Day 2... We had a full day planned, so rose early. Remedying the sleep deficit of the night skipped in Thailand would have to wait. Not that the morning was without consolations. Breakfast was served on a balcony overlooking the valley, with ... Read more >

Do not pass GO, do not collect $200, go directly to BHUTAN! (Bhutan)

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 | By susanandlars | Views [4941] | Comments [8]

Run, do not walk to your travel agent and book your trip to Bhutan. If there is a heaven on Earth, it might be the Kingdom of Bhutan. Bhutan literally means “Middle Existence”, as this “Land of the Thunder Dragon” is wedged between giants India ... Read more >

Gallery: Bhutan

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 | By inesd | Photo Gallery

Sadly left Bhutan

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 | By inesd | Views [803] | Comments [2]

You all know how much I was pulled by some strange intensive force to visit Bhutan and this journey was the highlight of my whole trip. Well, once I was there, I just could not force myself to leave, so I extended visa for few more days just to stay ... Read more >