Paro, BhutanWhat really impressed us about Bhutan, besides the magnificent landscape, was the people we meet. From our guide Pena, our driver Kinley, our host Thsomo and her family to the ordinary people who willingly shared their seats with us at the festival. Every person I asked permission to photograph granted my request graciously. Bhutan …
Thimphu is the largest town in Bhutan. Most of the buildings we saw in the valley were built in the last 10 years. The population had grown from 20,000 to 100,000 as the result of the 3rd and 4th king’s modernization and development plans. Bhutan is a Monarchy but had a democratic elected parliament since …
Paro, Bhutan Our Bhutan guide Pema (his name means pure, lotus, or enlightenment) met us at one of the world’s trickiest airport nestled among high Himalaya mountain ranges. The only way to enter Bhutan is by its national airline Drukair which only has 6 airplanes and a handful of certified pilots. The hotel Tashi Namgyel …
Krabi, Thailand We saw the movie “The Impossible,” which documented one family’s ordeal as they survived the 2006 Tsunami that devastated the beach communities in southern Thailand. We chose Krabi, northeast of Phuket, and fortunately, it was not damaged as severely as Phuket. We expect to spend a few relaxing days snorkeling and kayaking to …
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Columbia, MO This is still a test because some of you received 3 copies of my travelpod links. I am trying to figure out what happened before I leave home. Let me know if you are getting multiple copies again on this blog. We are flying to Bangkok this Sunday and will start our adventures …
Celebrations!Columbia, MO Columbia, MO March 9 was the great day when our son Didi (Ryan) married the beautiful Liz Lukehart. Over 200 family and friends gathered at Columbia to help with the celebration. We had a grand time. Sister Mei-Ling along with husband Srin and our little ring bearing boy Kaanan came home. Our downstair …