Cycling Back from Paro to Thimphu along the Mountain Roads

Absolutely stunning. Views like this are few and far between. Just look at the sleek frames, the refined finish, and well crafted geometry. If only Mel had taken this photo of the bikes close up, you could really appreciate them to their full extent.

A Tiger's Nest and a 300 year old friend

September 16th 2012
Hello Everyone - We hope that you are all well! A couple of thousand years ago, Guru Rimpoche flew on the back of a tiger to a remote cliff face in order to meditate. Some plucky monks subsequently built a monastery at this sacred spot. How they managed this is a mystery. It represents a builder's worst nightmare for location - it is a rock face with a building sticking out the side. Anway, ... read more

Asia » Bhutan » Paro » Taktshang Goemba

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

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