Curiosities...

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A couple of bits and bobs which we found curious during our stay in Bumthang and we never got round to telling anyone about. You might find these photos curious! (There are 9 photos to look at - you may need to scroll down to see them)

One of the most interesting moments was our meeting with the Rimpoche, a 7 year old reincarnate of a very important Lama. His introductory question to us (remember that he is 7 years old) was "is your home country peaceful?". He had only just been discovered having insisted to his parents since he was a toddler that they 'took him home'. 'Home' being a monastery in Bumthang (Tharpaling) that his parents had never heard of! When he got to the monastery (which he hadn't been to before in this lifetime), he immediately made himself at home with all his 'old' posessions which he hadn't touched since his last reincarnation 2-300 years previously. A very curious meeting!

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Photos

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Andy on bike with Rimpoche
This is the day we met a 7-year old reincarnate. Having asked some unusually profound questions (for a seven year old with a teddy on his jumper), he then wanted a ride on my bike.

Mel at work
Mel presenting her programme on 'Speed and Distance' in the Bumthang valley

An unimpressed Mel
The slogan on the windscreen of the truck was NOT in keeping with Mel's idea of a dream honeymoon!

Andy has a bath!
A wooden tub in a shed, with water heated in a metal barrel on a fire. Absolute luxury! The cow that kept on peering in was very jealous.

Mel laying out chillis to dry
Being a domestic goddess in Bhutan is slightly different to the UK

A and M
In front of the Wangdicholing palace in Bumthang

Kuenga and Mel
Our super friend and ex-flatmate Kuenga met us in Bumthang!

Comments

[Glenna]

Lovely pics again guys. Looks like you're having a great time. Lovely to see you again Kuenga and in your home country as well xx

[Rich and Amy (and Emily)]

Hey Andy and Mel, Looks like you're having and incredible time. Thanks for the Xmas postcard - received today (bloody Royal Mail?!). I especially like the stamp. Take care and we look forward to seeing you when you're back. Rich, Amy and Emily x