Archive for May 2008

A Dzong Good Enough for Heaven

Published on May 31, 2008

In Punakha, Bhutan, there is another wonder of the world. It makes St. Peter’s of Rome seem dull. The winter… read more

Published on May 31, 2008

Chartreuse flowered dogwood trees with green seeds in the middle of the four petals, blue poppies in remote ranges, exotic… read more

Published on May 28, 2008 | 1 Response

In Bhutan, men wear skirts.Seriously. They have sort of a robe thing that goes over a white shirt and the… read more

Published on May 25, 2008 | 1 Response

I wake up with a huge white dome posing outside French windows of my hotel, the only one that has… read more

Published on May 23, 2008

The peacocks are peowwwwing at dawn. The pigeons sneak sips in the enormous fountain of water in the middle of… read more

Published on May 22, 2008 | 1 Response

Be ready to take off your shoes when you travel to this part of the world. You never know when… read more

Published on May 21, 2008

Another debt paid and what a milestone. I hope my children will be proud. For years, I’ve known in my… read more

Published on May 18, 2008 | 1 Response

You think American airport security is a hassle, count your blessings. Travel to problem areas in India is the ultimate… read more

Published on May 18, 2008

I made a pilgrimage unawares and it left me in an agitated silence among the incense smells of Indian tourists… read more

Published on May 15, 2008

From poverty of religion to the gold and silk jewels of maharajas, from an ambiance of Namaste bows, dahl, red… read more