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Bhutanese Love The Outdoors!

Yes, even at minus one degree Celsius. They take tea outside, cocktails outside (with some bonfire), chat outside. I guess they do not like the idea of being cramped into some space.


From: Asia » Bhutan » Paro

Bhutanese  Flag In 1865, Britain and Bhutan signed the Treaty of Sinchulu, under which Bhutan would receive an annual subsidy in exchange for ceding some border land. Under British influence, a monarchy was set up in 1907; three years later, a treaty was signed wher... [read more]
Blog: BHUTAN: One Off My Bucket List
Date: December 1st 2011

The Himalayas. Shangrila. Gross National Happiness. The Mystique of Tibetan Buddhism in Bhutan. Young and Newly-Married Monarch... A young King at 27. Prime Minister Thinley looking more like a Dalai Lama to me, speaking of a country's collective pursuit of HAPPINESS. Monasteries which also house state offices and serving as fortresses, called Dzongs. Church and State ruling unde ... read more


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