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Date: 25th October 2012
Oh I am so jealous hee hee....
I really do think that you have found paradise. Your pictures are simply wonderful...as always. Rumour has it that it is Dave's birthday, so best wishes for to you sir! I couldn't think of a more marvellous place to spend your special day :)
From Blog: Monks, mask dances and the Dzongs
Oh I am so jealous hee hee....
I really do think that you have found paradise. Your pictures are simply wonderful...as always. Rumour has it that it is Dave's birthday, so best wishes for to you sir! I couldn't think of a more marvellous place to spend your special day :)
From Blog: Monks, mask dances and the Dzongs
Date: 25th October 2012
Lucky you!
Beautiful..but i do believe from spending time with my bhutanese that happiness is real. Thanks..and glad you took the time to get to Bumthang ;)
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Lucky you!
Beautiful..but i do believe from spending time with my bhutanese that happiness is real. Thanks..and glad you took the time to get to Bumthang ;)
From Blog: Monks, mask dances and the Dzongs
Date: 25th October 2012
Happiness appears real.
I asked our guide if he would like to move to another country to live and he said no. He is excited about going to Brazil next year for a couple of months to study languages. Honest and decent people.
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Happiness appears real.
I asked our guide if he would like to move to another country to live and he said no. He is excited about going to Brazil next year for a couple of months to study languages. Honest and decent people.
From Blog: Monks, mask dances and the Dzongs
Date: 25th October 2012
How I miss Bhutan!
Bhutan claims a very special place in my heart. I'm sure YOU understand how I feel.
Those photos ESP of the dancers are beautiful! Happy birthday to both of you!
From Blog: Monks, mask dances and the Dzongs
How I miss Bhutan!
Bhutan claims a very special place in my heart. I'm sure YOU understand how I feel.
Those photos ESP of the dancers are beautiful! Happy birthday to both of you! From Blog: Monks, mask dances and the Dzongs
Date: 25th October 2012
Thanks for the birthday wishes.
Indeed Bumthang is special but we loved every place we went. Traditional is valued.
From Blog: Monks, mask dances and the Dzongs
Thanks for the birthday wishes.
Indeed Bumthang is special but we loved every place we went. Traditional is valued.
From Blog: Monks, mask dances and the Dzongs
IN THE CLOUDS
Bhutan...Maybe...Maybe...Must. Sounds & looks like Heaven in the clouds. A Birthday to remember Dave...I'll lay a Song of the Week to celebrate.
From Blog: Bhutan a hidden Shangri-La
A must
Great place for a birthday. Looking forward to the song.
From Blog: Bhutan a hidden Shangri-La
happy birthday Dave :)
and that's getting what you paid for, sounds like a great place! looking forward for more of your stories. x
From Blog: Bhutan a hidden Shangri-La
A great place for a birthday
You should consider it!
From Blog: Bhutan a hidden Shangri-La
Date: 23rd October 2012
Another week in lovely Bhutan!
I feel jealous. Really jealous. Bhutan may be expensive but it is truly worth the experience. Wish I stayed longer and visited Bhumtang. But I stayed long enough to see how beautiful Bhutan is. And I am not talking about the sights alone. Bhutanese are such a lovely people. The ones we met were so polite, so trusting, and truly looked happy. I can't say the same for some other races. In one store, the vendor convinced us to buy some stuff even if we didn't have enough money with us, and to simply leave the payment at the hotel. In the hotel where we stayed, I grew fond of one cleaning lady and a waiter. Tipped them well, only to see them sharing the tip with the other staff. Like you, we love our guide too. Sort of "adopted" him and he calls me godmother now. These Bhutanese are genuinely kind and caring. It's that I miss most about Bhutan. Enough said.
From Blog: Bhutan a hidden Shangri-La
Another week in lovely Bhutan!
I feel jealous. Really jealous. Bhutan may be expensive but it is truly worth the experience. Wish I stayed longer and visited Bhumtang. But I stayed long enough to see how beautiful Bhutan is. And I am not talking about the sights alone. Bhutanese are such a lovely people. The ones we met were so polite, so trusting, and truly looked happy. I can't say the same for some other races. In one store, the vendor convinced us to buy some stuff even if we didn't have enough money with us, and to simply leave the payment at the hotel. In the hotel where we stayed, I grew fond of one cleaning lady and a waiter. Tipped them well, only to see them sharing the tip with the other staff. Like you, we love our guide too. Sort of "adopted" him and he calls me godmother now. These Bhutanese are genuinely kind and caring. It's that I miss most about Bhutan. Enough said.
From Blog: Bhutan a hidden Shangri-La
Date: 24th October 2012
You have said it well
The people are amazing. Love it. Glad we came. The cost is well worth the experience.
From Blog: Bhutan a hidden Shangri-La
You have said it well
The people are amazing. Love it. Glad we came. The cost is well worth the experience.
From Blog: Bhutan a hidden Shangri-La
Date: 23rd October 2012
Like the philosphy
Thanks for an interesting read and beautiful photos. We did a driver/guide trip in Sri Lanka some years ago and it was all inclusive too - I think its a good way to tackle an unknown place - and would be especially for me now on my own. Look forward to your next episode.
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Like the philosphy
Thanks for an interesting read and beautiful photos. We did a driver/guide trip in Sri Lanka some years ago and it was all inclusive too - I think its a good way to tackle an unknown place - and would be especially for me now on my own. Look forward to your next episode.
From Blog: Bhutan a hidden Shangri-La
Date: 22nd October 2012
B.A.B.
Liked the B.A.B. ! and other awesome views!
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B.A.B.
Liked the B.A.B. ! and other awesome views!
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ahhh
look at this fella... something else I've learnt from you guys today.. I'd never even heard of these let along seen their strange faces! He is so lovely! I'm imaginging what a baby would look like.. I'm going to google it to find out!
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The face a mother could love
I thought I had heard of most animals until I arrive here. It was a surprise to see this big fellow saunter around the forest. We didn't see a baby but I'm sure they are adorable.
From Blog: Bhutan a hidden Shangri-La
Date: 22nd October 2012
Goodness
Bhutan is a place I've never really thought much about but it looks absoloutely lovely, thanks for sharing your experience. $250 a day seems like quite a lot but it sounds like it was money well spent... might be a while before we can put it on our list of places to see though! :o)
From Blog: Bhutan a hidden Shangri-La
Goodness
Bhutan is a place I've never really thought much about but it looks absoloutely lovely, thanks for sharing your experience. $250 a day seems like quite a lot but it sounds like it was money well spent... might be a while before we can put it on our list of places to see though! :o)
From Blog: Bhutan a hidden Shangri-La
Date: 22nd October 2012
Add it to your short list
Some things are worth paying for. We are enjoying our experience in Bhutan. The people are lovely. Rich in history and tradition.
From Blog: Bhutan a hidden Shangri-La
Add it to your short list
Some things are worth paying for. We are enjoying our experience in Bhutan. The people are lovely. Rich in history and tradition.
From Blog: Bhutan a hidden Shangri-La
Date: 22nd October 2012
What a place for a birthday party, eh?!
Bhutan sounds - and looks - wonderful. You've found happiness indeed. Maybe, one day I'll get there - but there are still so many other (less expensive!) places on my wish list. Oh, and a belated Happy Birthday, Dave!
From Blog: Bhutan a hidden Shangri-La
What a place for a birthday party, eh?!
Bhutan sounds - and looks - wonderful. You've found happiness indeed. Maybe, one day I'll get there - but there are still so many other (less expensive!) places on my wish list. Oh, and a belated Happy Birthday, Dave!
From Blog: Bhutan a hidden Shangri-La
Date: 22nd October 2012
Less expensive yes but it is amazing.
I do hope you will come as it is worth the expense. They are rich in history and tradition.
From Blog: Bhutan a hidden Shangri-La
Less expensive yes but it is amazing.
I do hope you will come as it is worth the expense. They are rich in history and tradition.
From Blog: Bhutan a hidden Shangri-La
Date: 22nd October 2012
need bhutan info
Hi ! I am yet to readh your entire blog. Meanwhile could you please email me your travel itinerary? (+ who was the tarvel agent or local agent in bhutan?, where all did you stay? ) This will help me use some resources. Did you have any safety issues ? When did you actually travel here ? Thanks Anu (anu.anu@rediffmail.com)
From Blog: Bhutan a hidden Shangri-La
need bhutan info
Hi ! I am yet to readh your entire blog. Meanwhile could you please email me your travel itinerary? (+ who was the tarvel agent or local agent in bhutan?, where all did you stay? ) This will help me use some resources. Did you have any safety issues ? When did you actually travel here ? Thanks Anu (anu.anu@rediffmail.com)
From Blog: Bhutan a hidden Shangri-La
Date: 22nd October 2012
Hello Anu,
We have been in Bhutan for 8 days and will be here for another 6. We are having a wonderful time in Bhutan. Tomorrow I will email you all of the information you have requested. It is a lovely country and well worth visiting.
From Blog: Bhutan a hidden Shangri-La
Hello Anu,
We have been in Bhutan for 8 days and will be here for another 6. We are having a wonderful time in Bhutan. Tomorrow I will email you all of the information you have requested. It is a lovely country and well worth visiting.
From Blog: Bhutan a hidden Shangri-La
Where we have traveled 
Where we live 
Billie
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Heaven on earth?
This looks like a place that could bring peace and contentment into one's life like no other. The pictures are absolutely breath taking.
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