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Home Introduction Bhutan Travelogue '98 India Slide Show |
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Paro Thimphu Dochu La Pass Punakha Trongsa Bumthang Back to Thimphu Wangdue Phodrang Thimphu Again Tiger's Nest |
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West Bengal Sonada Darjeeling Mirik |
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Scenes from Taksang, Tiger's Nest
The elevation rise is 3000 feet from the valley floor to the temple, and even though we've been in Bhutan for 3 weeks, we felt that the hike up would be a bit strenuous in the altitude. So we rented ponies and burros to help take us two-thirds of the way up, and we were glad we did. Many folks haven't been on a horse for a long time (or never). Here are Donna and Bonnie white knuckled, holding on for their life. |
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Though I haven't been on a horse in decades, I picked it up pretty quickly. Here's me showing off with a 'look ma, no hands' attitude. My pony is named Teekhang, a very spunky and independent steed who wanted to take the lead. There are no reins to hold onto, and the saddles are made of wood. My ass was killing me afterwards. |
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