These kids came to the porch of my friend Sarah's when I was having tea and reading. They asked me to take photos and sing songs. They asked me for names...
Hi Dave, what a gorgeous little video of the kids! I spent just 2 weeks in Bhutan last month, staying with Bhutanese friends in Thimphu, and I miss the people of Bhutan more than any other group I've ever met. There's something about the innocence of the kids there - I don't think anyone ever told them to be careful of strangers. I had so many small kids come up to me when I was walking around Thimphu and Paro, and just start to walk and talk with me. I also found Bhutan hard work, in some moments, simply because it was different, and some days we were in places far far away from the main road and facilities. But I had such a privilege to be a guest there, and you have the most amazing privilege to be living there. I will call into your blog sometimes, if you don't mind, and be reminded of how lovely that place is. Kindest regards from Switzerland, Alison
Hi Alison.. sorry its taken so long to reply. i'm not in the habit of checking comments so i tend to be a bit slipshod with responding. you're right about the kids - they're about as friendly as they come, and respectful too. i'm loving it here, and really enjoying it. it is a privilege too... the freedom to travel freely is great! i had great fun telling a policeman i didn't need a guide because i lived here when he enquired at Gasa!
Whenever it is i decide to come home, i'm hoping to stop off in the alps and smooth the transition to the western world with a bit of serious mountain air and hiking. i used to go climbing there each summer before i came. maybe i'll drop by and share stories ;-)
You'd be so welcome to stop by and share stories. I can't get Bhutan out of my mind. Strangely, as you mentioned it, the first thing I did when I landed back in Geneva (and completed a few obligations like showing up to see a client) was to hop in my car and head up to Chamonix. I was desperate for mountains. Fortunately, I live where they are very accessible - and beyond a doubt, one of the many reasons I loved my stay in Bhutan was because of mountains. The difference on landing here was astronomical though... Switzerland laid out beneath us was square cut, perfectly neat, mind-blowingly beautiful and green as anything. The Bhutan I left behind was just showing a touch of green, but was mostly brown.
I know you're not living the dream... because I know you will also be living many bewildering moments... but you are living an enormous privilege. I am glad you know it!
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Lovely, jolly children.....
Hi Dave, what a gorgeous little video of the kids! I spent just 2 weeks in Bhutan last month, staying with Bhutanese friends in Thimphu, and I miss the people of Bhutan more than any other group I've ever met. There's something about the innocence of the kids there - I don't think anyone ever told them to be careful of strangers. I had so many small kids come up to me when I was walking around Thimphu and Paro, and just start to walk and talk with me. I also found Bhutan hard work, in some moments, simply because it was different, and some days we were in places far far away from the main road and facilities. But I had such a privilege to be a guest there, and you have the most amazing privilege to be living there. I will call into your blog sometimes, if you don't mind, and be reminded of how lovely that place is. Kindest regards from Switzerland, Alison
Hi Alison.. sorry its taken so long to reply. i'm not in the habit of checking comments so i tend to be a bit slipshod with responding. you're right about the kids - they're about as friendly as they come, and respectful too. i'm loving it here, and really enjoying it. it is a privilege too... the freedom to travel freely is great! i had great fun telling a policeman i didn't need a guide because i lived here when he enquired at Gasa!
Whenever it is i decide to come home, i'm hoping to stop off in the alps and smooth the transition to the western world with a bit of serious mountain air and hiking. i used to go climbing there each summer before i came. maybe i'll drop by and share stories ;-)
take care.
dave
Dave,
You'd be so welcome to stop by and share stories. I can't get Bhutan out of my mind. Strangely, as you mentioned it, the first thing I did when I landed back in Geneva (and completed a few obligations like showing up to see a client) was to hop in my car and head up to Chamonix. I was desperate for mountains. Fortunately, I live where they are very accessible - and beyond a doubt, one of the many reasons I loved my stay in Bhutan was because of mountains. The difference on landing here was astronomical though... Switzerland laid out beneath us was square cut, perfectly neat, mind-blowingly beautiful and green as anything. The Bhutan I left behind was just showing a touch of green, but was mostly brown.
I know you're not living the dream... because I know you will also be living many bewildering moments... but you are living an enormous privilege. I am glad you know it!
I'll be following your blog from now on!
Ali
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