Tell me what you think?

I need to dedicate a whole blog to explain this. But teaser photo that it is, tell me what you think.

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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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

14th December 2011

TinNiE
" Half the fun of the travel is the esthetic of lostness "

ehm
the fertility room?!

liliram
liliram

tynnie!
Well, the saint is also revered by childless couples, so you're close ;-)

Jo Trouble
Jo McCarthy

hmmm
Protect the family from evil spirits? Great blog Lili - a nice teaser on one of my own bucket list items :-)

Very close, Jo
Believe it or not, that phallic symbol represents the organ of a revered saint in Bhutan. Will tell more in a separate blog....... ;-)

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