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Bhutan Day 5<\/p>\n

Altitude: 8990 feet<\/div>\n
rain, rain, rain<\/div>\n
23 degrees<\/div>\n
Brian had acute gastro through night but already at 85%!!!!<\/div>\n
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Bhutan moment: there are dogs everywhere\u2026.and I mean everywhere<\/div>\n
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Philosophical Musing – the dog – in Buddhist countries people are very caring of dogs, they feed them, and look after them – this is because after a dog\u2019s life they can be re-born as a human being. You want to be kind to dogs so that after you die when you go through the intermediate state – \u2018bardo’ – the dark state – the dog will lead you out.<\/div>\n
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We had a busy night last night as Brian had acute gastro – he was a real trooper. We had a quiet morning till about 10 and then went to Punakha Dzong it was built in the 17th century – 1637. All royal weddings are held here. It is again divided into govt side and monk side. Stunning – 3 separate courtyards. The largest temple tells the story of Buddha.<\/div>\n
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\"Prayer<\/a>
Prayer Wheel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
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We had lunch and then started on the road to Gasa the town we are overnighting in.<\/div>\n
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Today\u2019s road made yesterdays road look like the 401. I mean really\u2026\u20265 hours to do 75 km, we got stuck once, we climbed 5ooo feet – it was a jaw clenched for sure. Dave and I would like to nominate it for the most dangerous road in the world and as Suneet said – it is a state sponsored road\u2026.<\/div>\n
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The “Road”<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
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We are in Gasa overnight and met our camp team – Camp Organizer – Kaka; Cook – Karma ( my tummy is very happy about this name\u2026\u2026.mmmmmmm); Assistant cook – Kuenzen; Camp Assistant – Dawa (also local guide); Assistant – Kencho<\/div>\n
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Brilliant to arrive and see all the tents up and camp organized – met with hot milk, tea, warm water for washing and cookies.<\/div>\n
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We meet the ponies tomorrow<\/span><\/span>!!!! we don\u2019t know if we will get Yaks for the higher altitude but for now we get ponies..<\/div>\n
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Punakha Dzong<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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\"Testing<\/a>
Testing Her Limits<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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