Here are some photos from our trip to Bhutan for my 50th birthday. This old man welcomed us top Bhutan with candy and gold strings to wrap around our wrists for luck while traveling in his country. One of many Phallic symbols that adorns houses in Bhutan One of the … Continue reading
I’ve added a video that I put together from our trip to Bhutan. Most of it was filmed on my birthday. Take a look and let me know what you think. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZmtwaIhKrU check out “Trails and Tribulations” for a detailed description of my big day. … Continue reading
[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
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
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
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
“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
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