Gathering around Sonam who loves to share about his amazing country.
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A bird's eye view Thimpu.
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Hiking on one of many beautiful trails.
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Coming down from Tiger's Nest - it was a long way up and it was a loooonnngg way down.
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This Tzong is at the confluence of the male and female rivers.
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The rice fields are beautiful.
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Every vista in this country is more beautiful than the next!
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A Tzong along the water.
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A monk in contemplation
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Steve likes being with his daughter who convinced him to come along and do a lot of hiking!
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The bridges in Bhutan are facinating!
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More stunning rice fields.
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Stupas and more stupas.
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Learning about the hundreds of stupas.
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Incredible vistas in an incredible country.
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We really enjoyed the festival in Bumthang.
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One of the interesting Nepalise style stupas.
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The monks are practicing to dance in a festival
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This dancing is traditional and has been passed down for generations.
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Karen, Peter and Luz are enjoying the views.
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Our group is learning about one of many Tzongs.
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Luz is climbing into a hole to the underworld and back out.
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Here is a local woman processing the rice once harvested.
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The fields here are so picturesque.
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Two phallic symbols for two sisters!
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A typical grocery stores for dry goods.
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Ernesto, Susan and Sheri getting ready for a special ceremony.
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That was one big tree and it needed a big hug!
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At the temples the walls are filled with incredible mythology.
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Emma had a chance to spin the prayer wheel and send many prayers to those she loves, and all sentient beings.
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One of the young monks is sewing and doing some work for the temple.
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The imagery is wonderful here for the Tantric Buddhism!
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From here you can see the Himalayas - and the top of the world!
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Dancers in the festival
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At the local market people sell their goods.
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A young monk resting
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Thin Thin and Peter enjoying hiking around and snacking!
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We finally made it up to Tiger's Nest over 10,000 feet.!
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Thin Thin is getting ready to send her candle with her prayers down the river in our special ceremony.
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People love to go to the festivals, dress up and picnic.
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Many of us participated in the festivlas Fire Ceremony!
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Mulling around on the festival grounds
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Emma, Ernesto and Luz taking in that beautiful view of the Himalayas.
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From here you can see the Himalayas - and the top of the world!
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