- Everest Base Camp #1 & #2
- Inca Trail 2018
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- Women's House Building 2017
- Antarctic Adventure
- Greenland by Day Hike
- Fire and Ice: Iceland
- Family Fire & Ice: Iceland
- Mongolia on Horseback
- Raising Voices, Raising Roofs
- New Zealand Adventure
- Inca Trail 2015
- Ethiopia Explorer 2015
- Kilimanjaro Climb 2015
- Patagonia & Wine
- Everest Base Camp 2014
- Bhutan, Land of the Thunder Dragon 2014
- The Way: A Pilgrimage Across Spain
- Belize Dive & Jungle Exploration
- Kilimanjaro Climb 2014
- Everest Base Camp 2013
- Turkey: Mt. Ararat
- Inca Trail II 2013
- Inca Trail I 2013
- 2013 Kilimanjaro Cancer Climb
- Spanish Immersion with Mayan Tropics & Honduran Island Paradise
- Kilimanjaro Climb 2012
- Nicaragua Volunteer Adventure 2012
- In the Footsteps of Buddha 2011
- Iceland & Greenland 2011
- 2011 Kilimanjaro Climb for Cancer
- Everest Base Camp 2010
- Bhutan Sept. 26, 2010
- Galapagos 2010
Viewing Post for: Bhutan Sept. 26, 2010
Date: September 30
Location: PARO BHUTAN
Goodbye Kathmandu!
Today our group traveled to Paro, Bhutan as part of our continuing adventure.
Flying past the top of the world (Everest) was beautiful, however the landing in
Bhutan was incredible. Paro valley relaxes everyone, and is a welcome respite
from Kathmandu renewing our sense of adventure. We visited Ta Dzong museum, an
old fortress and shopped in downtown paro.
Mountain Mike reports a close call with the local moonshine (rakshi) warning
other mascots it will melt polyester if taken orally. Fortunately Mike is making
a full recovery thanks to a local t-shirt shop that was able to fashion a new
tongue for only 20 rupees.
A new addition to our updates comes from our two resident studs; Cj and David
(senior and junior in high school respectively). Throughout the trip they will be
providing the youth prospective as well as technical support. Yesterday while
touring multitudes of temples we became aware of small sculptures inlaid around
the temples. The sculptures are kuma satra, and shed an unexpected light on the
monks. Upon our return we will be conducting more research into this topic.
Shortly after seeing the sculptures, Barbara bought a cd of monks chanting and
doing their throat singing. We are curious as to what exactly they were doing
while recording.
For today we noticed an unusual appreciation for the "frisky" frisks given
multiple times (4 to be exact)
at the airport. After comments suggesting we trade lines(as the frisks are
administered by the same gender) our conclusion is a desparate need to return to
teenage youth.
Barbara reports several of the women got outfitted in kira, while the men in gho
(the native dress). Shopping was fun.
Kuzuzungpola Bhutan!!
Messages for this post
For: Barbara and Greg
It sounds like you are having a wonderful time! Enjoy trekking through the mountains this week. - the BHS crew
BHS - 10/1/2010
For: David
Heyyy so I am at julias gettin ready to dress in all yellow :) I have an important/funny story for you and cj. I am gunna send it to his facebiok inbox sometime so that you can read it when you get wifi again. I miss you sooo much and it's less than two weeks :)
Maggie - 10/1/2010
For: Gina
You can thank me later for teaching Mom to use this comment line...
Your Sister - 10/1/2010
For: Gina
I will be interested in the differences between Paro and Kathmandu. I sent this earlier, but it evidently didn't go. Think of you each day. Mom
Mom - 10/1/2010
For: Gina
Cool that you got to see Everest! Cool ON Everest too.
Clee - 10/1/2010
For: Gina
Great post! Sounds like you are having some real adventures and that maybe Kathmandu is bigger than Fruita!! Also that the local brew is stronger than Fat Tire... The Meet-n-Greet went incredibly well... beautiful weather and great people.
Mary - 10/1/2010
For: Chris and David
I really enjoy your take-over of the blog, it is now exceptionally entertaining. Penfield volleyball is 9-0, we play Canandaigua tomorrow. Hope you are enjoying Bhutan with its beautiful views!
Gaylen - 9/30/2010
For: Gina
I have been thinking about you a lot. At dinner the other day I was talking to a woman here whose son is going to be kayaking in the Himalayas for several months. I am glad you aren't kayaking, that sounds way WAY too cold to me. Things are great here. It poured all day, and it is pretty hot but the leaves are starting to turn and fall, which is beautiful. I love you!!
Leslie - 9/30/2010
For: Paul and Chris
glad to see you've made it to Bhutan and paro. Hope you have a wonderfully relaxing and peaceful time.
Kathy - 9/30/2010
For: Paul
glad to hear there is finally some shopping involved.
Cheryl A - 9/30/2010
For: Mom and Dad
Your trip sounds great so far. I'm excited to hear all your stories when you come back. Timo and I are both doing well, we beat Batavia yesterday in volleyball. I have a ridiculous amount of homework, but I still like all my classes. Timo seems to be doing well, we've been getting along well over here. Love you and miss you.
Tanya - 9/30/2010
