"Village Visit" Bhutanese style

Not keen fans of the village visit, tonight’s activities didn’t really help.
We arrived at a family property just outside of Paro and spent an awkward 10 Mins as we were “dressed” in traditional Kira dress- yes we know we look ridiculous.
Next it was off for a spot of archery in the front yard- K was disappointed as the target was only 5m away whereas in Mongolia she hit the target 30m away.
It was actually quite enjoyable and wasted some time whilst our “ hot stone bath” was being prepared.
Basically rocks are heated to a v high temp whilst baths that look like a cattle shed are filled with cold water. The hot stones are then dropped into the water from outside and they heat the baths to a v high temp.
We spent an hour soaking in the baths inside the stone type cattle shed but it def soothed the sore muscles from this am.
Next it was back into the house for a slightly awkward pre dinner drink Ara ( a local rice wine) before having a mea cooked by the family. Luckily we were joined by an Italian, Francesca who was also on a Raven Tour.
Finally got home at 8pm.
Tmrw we r off to the Haa Valley over a 4000m Pass- higher than Mt Cook!!Read more