a major fortification
from the 17c built to defend against Tibetan attacks from the north.
Great views of the ongoing rice harvest
as well as seeing the horses
heading out on the 10 day Jhomolhuri trek. Normally covered in cloud but we caught a rare glimpse
of the summit.
Then it was retrace footsteps into Paro to buy prayer flags and then on in a westerly direction, past Tiger's nest,
a sacred river with water powered prayer wheel
and the Kila nunnery,
up to the pass at Cheli La where we ate our picnic
amongst the prayer flags
before hiking higher to hang our
prayer flags.
Glad of the Patagonia down jacket - cold. Retraced our steps to the car catching a glimpse of the Justice minister making a blessing
where we had picnicked. Then the descent down into the Haa valley and a minor search for our lodge. Just before the lodge we watched amazed as this really nice guy
was ploughing
a "one day" field with an ox drawn single furrow plough.
After "checking in"
and a short tea break
we headed south down the valley to the white temple, Haa
Dratshang
. Most interesting chat to a senior monk about the daily routine of a monk. We snuck a peek into the dining hall - amazing discipline. 100 monks. A third quite young, 7-9.
Then the evening stroll around Haa and checking out the suspension bridge.
- from my iPad
Location:Rinsun Lodge, Haa
