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Dongee

Posted on October 25, 2011 by debbie

Dongee.It is the water craft that we are riding in towards our first dive site. It is not for the faint of heart! Andaman Bubbles is so far a good operation. The only slightly sketchy aspect is the boat. It … Continue reading →

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Here fishie fishie fishie

Posted on October 25, 2011 by debbie

We woke up to a thunderous rain storm. The tin roof on our Bamboo Cabin didn’t help either. The thunder seemed to roll across the water forever. mmmm Is diving on or off today? Turns out, it was on. Off … Continue reading →

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Peace

Posted on October 25, 2011 by debbie

We left Kolkata in relative calm. It was 6:30 when we left in our 6:45 cab. That shouldn’t have been a surprise as we received our 6:oo breakfast at 4:15. The young fellow didn’t speak English too well so details … Continue reading →

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Human Traffic Jam

Posted on October 17, 2011 by debbie

Imagine, if you will, an average city street off downtown.  Add store fronts, up and down both sides of the road, that extend beyond the curb and that have goods on display right down on the road. Plastics, metals, wood, … Continue reading →

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Taps

Posted on October 15, 2011 by debbie

Farewell Bhutan. After saying goodbye to L&R, we headed up towards the Chelela Pass and onto the Haa Valley. As we approached the pass, we realized we were above the tree line.  This was the first time we were above … Continue reading →

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The Icon of Bhutan……Tiger’s Nest

Posted on October 14, 2011 by debbie

Our cameras had to be handed in at the top, so there are no pictures from the Tiger’s Nest.  

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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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