So the trip to Haa yesterday was fun. We had to cross over the highest pass in Bhutan in order to get to Haa. When we arrived, it was cold, raining and starting to snow. Needless to say, we did not stay up there any longer than we had too. It was miserable. For all of you that need to convert meters into feet, it is just over 13,000 ft. Don't feel bad, I had to use the converter on my mobile to figure out how high it was!
This picture gives you some kind of indication of the terrain here. It is a very small country, but if you attempt to travel, it takes days and days. When the guide books say there are very few straight stretches of road, they are not kidding. Now can you see why?

This is looking down into a valley. The terraced areas are rice patties. Subsequently, that is why I eat rice 3 times a day!


The lady in the blue jacket is a friend of mine. She tried to light a fire to keep warm, but it did not work very well. The other woman was just trying to stay warm also.
Cold and freezing!!!!!!!!

Coming down into Paro town as the sun set.
If you have not heard, the King is getting married next week. Therefore, the town of Thimphu is all abuzz getting ready for the event. This is the Thimphu Dzong. Normally it is not lit like this.