Throughout your 40’s, you get a birthday week. (i made that rule when i turned 40) At 50, you get a whole birthday month. (Again, my rule–as i remind HK, “jules rules”). My month is coming to an end, so i celebrated this weekend w/ 80 or so friends. It … Continue reading
April 4, 2009, my 50th birthday, was the most difficult physical trial that i have ever endured. OhMyGod, it was soooo hard! I woke up with major stomach issues and no appetite (high altitude zaps your hunger), and we set off early to make the pass at a reasonable … Continue reading
I hate to admit this, but normally i am pretty “doom and gloom” about this world on which we live. i see evidence of the abuse that we heap on our planet. when i return home to Appalachia, i look at what once were the majestic mountains that i loved while … Continue reading
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
“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
It’s no secret that I’m a dog fanatic. I LOVE dogs–any dog (but especially my own). I’m like the annoying kid at the park who has to run up and pet your dog, even though you pull your dog back and snarl at the kid. I just love ’em (the … Continue reading
“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
Egads!!! It’s countdown time and I’m sooooooooooo excited and anxious and nervous and running around the house making sure i’ve got everything, and feeling guilty about leaving my Kismet and Roxie (but they have a wonderful house-sitter, and will go to uncle Ken and Terry’s for play-dates with cousin Hank). … Continue reading
this morning i woke up in a totally great mood and sprang out of bed to a totally blue-blue sky and lots of buds and little baby leaves on the trees. my bed faces an open sitting room that is 3 walls of windows looking out over our back yard, and … Continue reading
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