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Stories and Other Thoughts

Posted on October 13, 2011 by debbie

Debbie writes: The Goddess of Compassion would reach down into hell and lift people up to heaven. She did this continuously.  Each time she lifted people up and then turned around, there were more people in hell to lift up.  … Continue reading →

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Traveling with Murray

Posted on October 12, 2011 by debbie

I admit it.  I take advantage of Murray.  You see, Murray will talk to anyone. He is interested in what everyone is doing and what they have to say. I just tag along and absorb the experience. Yesterday, at the … Continue reading →

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Dzonged Out

Posted on October 11, 2011 by debbie

Trongsa Dzong is the second most important dzong in Bhutan.  It is an enormous structure. It took eons to build. Currently, it houses about 300 monks. We arrived at the dzong early, just after 8:00 am. Tashi tells us that … Continue reading →

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Prayer Flags

Posted on October 11, 2011 by debbie

The Yotong La Pass, at 3,551 m (11,540 ft), is the highest pass that we drove over on our tour.  When we reached the top, we stopped so we could hang up a string of prayer flags. We bought the … Continue reading →

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Darts and Mokoli

Posted on October 8, 2011 by debbie

The staff that have been serving us and helping us at the Mountain Lodge, in Jakar, are absolutely wonderful.  There are two younger fellows and a young lady.  The two fellows are dignified and would do almost anything for us.  … 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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Off to Bhutan

Posted on October 3, 2011 by debbie

Sitting on the edge of a cliff, we ate our breakfast overlooking a beautiful valley. The Teesta River, which is fed from the Himalayans, runs through the bottom of the valley.  The hills rise up on all sides and some, … Continue reading →

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Talking Horns

Posted on October 1, 2011 by debbie

BEEP, BEEP……..BEEP………..BEEP. Look out I’m coming around the corner, Heads up, I’m behind you, I’m going to pass, Thanks a lot for letting me know, Hey Raju. The car horns here are constantly in use, to those of us from … Continue reading →

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Darjeeling Walkabout 2

Posted on September 29, 2011 by debbie

The hotel is quite full. A tour group from Germany showed up last night. We were going down to eat breakfast and the dining area was full, so we wandered down the street. We ate at Glenary’s. OK place, the … Continue reading →

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