BhutanPunakha DzongkhagPunākha27°35’14” N 89°51’51” E
2 settembre 2019, Bhutan ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Fortress built in the early 17th century. Dzongs now serve as the administrative center for the districts of Bhutan. The first pic shows the fortress from a distance. Seond is a painting at theLeggi altro
BhutanHaa DzongkhagDamthang27°26’28” N 89°22’32” E
1 settembre 2019, Bhutan ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
The first 2 pics are of Kimchu much monastery, one of the 108 monasteries built in a day in specific locations to tie down a demon that had stolen a king's soul. Next is a dzong being rebuilt after aLeggi altro
BhutanParo DzongkhagDrugyel Dzong27°29’35” N 89°21’51” E
5 settembre 2019, Bhutan ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Most famous monastery in Bhutan, not far from Paro. The first 3 pics give a sense of the place, it's beauty, it's cliff hanging setting, even a long look as the morning mist was lifting. The 4th looksLeggi altro
BhutanThimphu DzongkhagLungtenzampaChanglimithang Stadium27°28’13” N 89°38’24” E
13 novembre 2019, Bhutan ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
Our driver, Phuba and guide Tandin met us and we started the 1.5 hour drive to Thimphu; the capital of Bhutan.
The scenery was mountainous and stunning. The road twisty, turny! The pace is slower hereLeggi altro
BhutanThimphu DzongkhagTashi Chho Dzong27°30’27” N 89°38’2” E
14 novembre 2019, Bhutan ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Things are slow to change in Bhutan. That was evident when we went to the Bank of Bhutan to exchange some money. I saw deposit slips and withdrawal slips all to be hand written for the said purpose.Leggi altro
BhutanThimphu DzongkhagLungtenzampaChanglimithang Stadium27°28’13” N 89°38’24” E
14 novembre 2019, Bhutan ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Not my cup of tea, but I think DIanne liked it here. The sewing machines still have a pedal, but have been upgraded with power motors. There are many talented kids here. These were actual classes weLeggi altro
BhutanThimphu DzongkhagLungtenzampaChanglimithang Stadium27°28’13” N 89°38’24” E
14 novembre 2019, Bhutan ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Himalayan traditional paper making in the Jungshi Factory. We were shown the soaking, cooking, washing, sorting, pounding, mixing with starch, sheets of paper laid out , dried and sorted piece byLeggi altro
BhutanThimphu DzongkhagTashi Chho Dzong27°30’28” N 89°38’2” E 14 novembre 2019, Bhutan ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
After a long day, we decide to interact with the locals. For Dianne and Liz that means shopping and for Alan and me it means walking without purpose. I have a camera with me and snap a picture of aLeggi altro
BhutanThimphu DzongkhagLungtenzampaChanglimithang Stadium27°28’14” N 89°38’19” E
15 novembre 2019, Bhutan ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
This is the temporary housing for the museum’s as the origin was damaging in the earthquake. No pictures inside. I can’t say why because there is nothing too great there. Old plates undated, someLeggi altro
BhutanThimphu DzongkhagLungtenzampaChanglimithang Stadium27°28’18” N 89°38’38” E
15 novembre 2019, Bhutan ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
In the spirit of our Canadian Prime Minister, we all dressed up in traditional Bhutanese clothing to demonstrate our cultural sensitivity. The women wear a kira (long skirt and jacket) the men a gho.Leggi altro
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