Punakka

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well, the journey from Thimpu to Punakka was about three hours, not too bad, and in retrospect,it was a piece of cake. The journey took us over a pass where we had a great view of,the Eastern Himalayas. snow capped peaks amongst the clouds. Photos don't do it justice, but will attach one anyway.



Punakka is the anclient capital of Bhutan, so lots of history. we made our way through a rice field to an old temple. Some young monks were sitting out on the grass, practicing on the instruments they use in the temple. Very neat to see. Will attach a photo.



Also visited another of the old dzongs, where half is now used for government services and half for monks. Since this is the ancient capital, all important events, like the coronation and the marriage of the king start in this ancient temple in Punakka and then conclude in Thimpu. The king also uses the lousy Roads. The best road I. The country is the from Paro, where the airport is, to Rhimpu, the capital. Tis road was upgraded in 2008 for the coronation, since so many foreign kings and heads is state came to Bhutan. The rest of the roads are truly terrible.

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Comments

[Melissa]

What a view! Amazing!