Category Archives: Bhutan and India

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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Feral Cows

Posted on October 11, 2011 by murray

Cows! There are, what at first glance, feral cows everywhere. I expected that in India but hadn’t really thought about their presence in Bhutan. There they are, on the side of the road, in the middle of the road, climbing … 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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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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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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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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To Hell in a Turbo Prop

Posted on October 16, 2011 by murray

As we left Bhutan on the airplane this morning we popped through the clouds and Kanchenjunga was sunlit and majestic to the north of our flight pattern. Landed at the dreary Dum Dum airport. First thing I notice is that … 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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Sights of Kolkata

Posted on October 18, 2011 by murray

Ranji Stadium is where cricket is played.  Cricket is big here and the stadium is a monument to it.  Seats 70,000.  It is more circular than a football stadium. Workers were preparing the field.  Cricket season is nearing, perhaps. Indians … Continue reading →

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Kolkata Fini

Posted on October 19, 2011 by murray

Today is the last day in the big city. I think we have had enough. We have gotten a pretty good overview and the next layer is too big to master in a day or two. There are a few … Continue reading →

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