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The flight arrives on time from Bangkok. Benj and Kinlay greet the group wearing ghos, the traditional dress for men. After everyone gets their luggage, we head to the Paro Dzong - the spiritual and government center of the district. It was a beautiful day and everyone feels quite happy in this land of happiness. Catherine Shill The Hole Hiking … [Read more...] about The group arrives from Bangkok

Today we decide to scout a new hike for next year’s trip, a few miles north of and high above of the capital. Our destination is the Dodedrak Institute of Buddhism, accessible only by foot or horse. The trail rises steeply through a coniferous forest for about 1800 feet on a south-facing slope, and the Institute’s small enclave of buildings appear suddenly … [Read more...] about Bhutan Blog 11/1/12

I have to pinch myself at least twice a day... am I really back in Bhutan after a year and a half of dreaming about it? It feels like a dream, partly because the weather has been so perfect, and so many familiar faces and places surround me. Today, Cathy and I and our guide Kinlay met with some officials at the office of tourism, and discussed the potential … [Read more...] about From Thimphu today

Druk Air is the Bhutanese airline that flies from Bangkok, Kathmandu and New Delhi. It's a beautiful day as I leave Bangkok to arrive in the Land of the Thunder Dragon. Benj and Kinlay met me at the airport. We had a great Bhutanese lunch of chilis, rice, mushrooms, chicken, peppers and lots of veggies. We then visited the division of tourism, the Royal … [Read more...] about Flying to Paro, Bhutan