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Peaceful Paro

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September 16th 2012
There was low cloud as we landed in Paro and we could see rain down in some of the side valleys. Paro is supossed to be a very dangerous airpirt as the flight path involves weaving between mountians at very close quarters. We felt the plane twisting and turning but couldn't really see anything. The airport is small and pretty casual. We asked at the currency exchange if we could change some in ... read more

Asia » Bhutan » Paro

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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