Jomolhari Trek in Bhutan
In November of 2014, a good friend and I did a challenging 6-day trek in northwestern Bhutan. We crossed three high passes, the highest just over 16,000 ft, but they…
Kencho’s Potatoes
Kencho was our driver in Bhutan. He kept up safe and supplied us with the best ara I have ever tasted at some of our evening meals. Two of the…
Timphu, Bhutan
I have posted photos from my visit to Timphu, the capital city of Bhutan. You can get to these from THIS PAGE, and you can get to other pages of…
Caterpillars and Nomads
The nomads living in the high mountains of Northwest Bhutan were very fascinating and friendly. They move with the seasons tending their yak herds and making yak butter and cheese.…
Black-necked Crane Festival
We left our lodge in the early morning fog for a leisurely few hour hike along the Phobjikha Valley to the site of the Black-necked Crane Festival. The festival is…
Nomad’s Hut in Bhutan
Less than a week ago I returned from a wonderful 24 days in Bhutan. It is a marvelous country with extremely friendly people. Our trip was choreographed by Dhamey Norgay…