Out of Norm Travels - 2010: Bhutan trip 11-20 June 2010 - Days 3 and 4

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[transferred from my other blog, http://mty-sensa.blogspot.sg/]

Frankly, my 3rd day in Bhutan passed by in a blur. I recall visiting the Khamsum Yuelley Namgyal Chorten (Stupa) on the morning after a 1 hour or so hike. After that, we stopped over at the Punakha Dzong, reputedly one of the most famous dzongs in Bhutan before heading down to a temple dedicated to Drukpa Kunley, popularly known as the Divine Mad Man that spread Buddhism through unorthodox methods. People in that area usually have phalluses adorn their walls as a means of reminding themselves of him. My fav shots for each of the sights for Day 3:


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Day 4 was not any better for me as I think I am still adjusting to the altitude differences in all the places that I was travelling to. From Punakha, we travelled back to Paro before heading for Haa Valley via the Chele-la pass, which at 3812m (although the itinerary said over 4000m) is the highlest drivable road in Bhutan. We stopped over at the National Institute for Zorig Chusum in Paro for a quick tour round the school who conducts classes for aspiring artisans. I cannot but be awed by their skill and patience as some take 6 years just to graduate from their art before they can venture out to practice their skill. Mind you, one false line drawn or wrong knock on the wood equates to a discarded item! Commendable!!


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Till the next post.....

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