Bhutan-THe Paro Tsechu (Festival)

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVxjpaXsOVA] On the last full day of out trip to Bhutan, we were fortunate to attend the Paro Tsechu, one of Bhutan’s most important festivals. The dances are performed by trained monks and laymen wearing costumes that depict the creatures that one can expect to meet after death. The festival … Continue reading

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Bhutan- miscellaneous memories

In wrapping -up our trip to Bhutan, i thought i’d share some random photo’s/thoughts with you. The photo above is the “Tiger’s Nest”, one of Bhutan’s most important religious sites. Completed in 1692, the temple hangs on a cliff at 10,200 feet. It takes over two hours to walk there, … Continue reading

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The Chomolhari Trek in Bhutan

Bhutan offers so much for the traveler looking for a completely different experience. The main reason that we chose Bhutan was it’s combination of culture and trekking-we always choose a destination that will challenge us physically.  OOOHHHHHHH—and challenge us it did! Trekkking the Himalayan mountains in Bhutan is not for … Continue reading

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Penis Envy in Bhutan

“Was that…?”  “Yep, a flying penis. They’re everywhere!” And they are, indeed! Driving  from Paro to Thimpu, my eye caught several of these symbols painted on the front of houses, shops and stupas.  And these aren’t just little pictures discreetly drawn–they’re huge! I’m talkin’ 10 foot, 15 foot penises right there … Continue reading

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Back from Bhutan-Part 1

“There’s going to be some turbulence, but that’s normal. Just be patient, we’ll be on the ground soon.” That ‘s what the Druk Air pilot–some of the world’s best trained, I’m told–assured us as we made our initial descent into the ragged Himalayan mtns. that surround the tiny, single runway into … Continue reading

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Green Bhutan The Last Shangri-la Part 2

As promised, here are some more tidbite about Bhutan.  Just reading about it gets me soooo excited!  Less than a week to go! Bhutan is often referred to as the Last Shangri-La due to it’s isolation and unspoilt beauty.  It is one of the world’s most isolated nations, only opening … Continue reading

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