Daily Archives: October 7, 2011

Buddhamania

Posted on October 7, 2011 by murray

The altitude here has not been affecting Debbie as much as it did in Tibet.  A slight headache for a day and the adjustment was complete.  Practicing in India was a good idea.  We traveled high then slept low, then … Continue reading →

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Across Bhutan

Posted on October 7, 2011 by murray

So far we’ve been witness to several “cultural” events.  We stopped at an archery tournament, visited a dzong and witnessed a once a year dance to cleanse out evil spirits, attended a yearly festival in Wangdu and happened on a … Continue reading →

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“Your View is Here”

Posted on October 7, 2011 by debbie

6 AM…KNOCK KNOCK. Mur’s mind, “ What’s that? We don’t have a wakeup call??” Mur, “Yes?” Young Lady, “Your view is here.” Mur, “Pardon?” Young Lady, “Your view is here.” Mur’s mind, “We didn’t order a view.” Mur’s mind, “ … Continue reading →

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Thimpu

Posted on October 7, 2011 by debbie

Our first stop today was the Iron Bridge. Bridges were made of wood, until a Tibetan bridge-builder named Thangtong Gyalpo came along and introduced using iron to support the bridge deck.  Great chain links span the river and support a … Continue reading →

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