This wanderer takes two weeks off to accompany The Parents on their visit here in Bhutan. So World, please behave. No cyclones, earthquakes or any other disaster when I am away.
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On the way to town after work today, I saw a beautiful beautiful rainbow. It reminded me of one my absolute favourite songs, Judy Garland’s rendition of “Over the Rainbow”. No prizes for guessing which song’s on the repeat loop tonight.
Somewhere over the rainbow
Way up high
There’s a land that I heard of
Once in a lullabySomewhere over the rainbow
Skies are blue
And the dreams that you dare to dream
Really do come trueSome day I’ll wish upon a star
And wake up where the clouds are far behind me
Where troubles melt like lemondrops
Away above the chimney tops
That’s where you’ll find meSomewhere over the rainbow
Bluebirds fly
Birds fly over the rainbow
Why then, oh why can’t I?
Some day I’ll wish upon a star
And wake up where the clouds are far behind me
Where troubles melt like lemondrops
Away above the chimney tops
That’s where you’ll find meSomewhere over the rainbow
Bluebirds fly
Birds fly over the rainbow
Why then, oh why can’t I?If happy little bluebirds fly
Beyond the rainbow
Why, oh why can’t I?
Tashi, Kuenga, Passang and myself spent a leisurely morning walk at Chokortse last Sunday. Taking generously long rest stops for tea and chatting, on our way uphill, it wasn’t as hard a climb as I thought it would be. And for once, I didn’t end up on my butt coming down, a minor miracle on its own considering my extreme lack of balance. Phajoding, here I come!
After a quick descend downhill, we headed over to Yangche’s place for a really nice lunch. I had prawns! It’s been a while… Very yummy and totally hit the spot. Much as I love the seasonal vegetables here in Bhutan, I’ve learnt that you can take the girl away from the sea (by hauling her 2,300 metres above sea level), but you can’t take the seafood cravings away from the girl…
After lunch, it was another attempt at shooting the VAST guys on their bikes. Was a little distracted and the panning shots didn’t turn out so well this time. Kuenga was a lot more successful with the video cam, and got some nice footage. Photos from both our rides out with the guys are here.
This post is dedicated to the friend who called me out for being lazy and not updating more, and is the generous sponsor of the 20 bars of dark chocolate that will arrive with my parents next week.
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