Paro, Bhutan
Tuesday, 8 September 2009
Jackie Lallier wrote: "Karchung, Stu, Sharon & Suzanne went to climb the mountain up to the "Tiger's Nest" and the rest of us read in the light and comfort of the third floor sofas. At noon, the hotel manager led us down the road and across the river on the foot bridge. The bus picked us up and took us into town to lunch. Afterward we went shopping and then proceeded to the National Museum where we observed a fossilized snake on jeweled stones, stone bracelets and clay pots. The ecclesiastic language is used by Tibet and Bhutan. Buddhism really flourished in India in the 18th Century. We observed an old stamp collection. In the 7th & 8th centuries, China outlawed Buddhism. Four major groups regrouped but the rhythm of prayer and the music changed and different schools were formed. It took 180 courts to help write the new constitution. We observed a "time measurement" made of two small metal containers, the bottom one having a small hole for "water drops". We saw a collection of coins that are no longer used and saw bamboo wine containers. We entered a room used for capital punishment that was abolished in 1952.
Back at the hotel we had tea and then visited the next door farm house that is 150 years old. Grandma is 80 and Grandpa is 86. Four generations live here (on the 3rd floor). The attic used to store hay but is a fire hazard so longer used as such. One whole room is the altar room and though furnishings are sparse, these people are "wealthy".
At 6:30 we met for some fun in reading about the year of our birth and a definition of what we are because of this. We had a wonderful dinner and tonight enjoyed the sound of the river rushing to put us to sleep. We are the only occupants in this hotel with nine rooms. "
Jackie Lallier wrote: "Karchung, Stu, Sharon & Suzanne went to climb the mountain up to the "Tiger's Nest" and the rest of us read in the light and comfort of the third floor sofas. At noon, the hotel manager led us down the road and across the river on the foot bridge. The bus picked us up and took us into town to lunch. Afterward we went shopping and then proceeded to the National Museum where we observed a fossilized snake on jeweled stones, stone bracelets and clay pots. The ecclesiastic language is used by Tibet and Bhutan. Buddhism really flourished in India in the 18th Century. We observed an old stamp collection. In the 7th & 8th centuries, China outlawed Buddhism. Four major groups regrouped but the rhythm of prayer and the music changed and different schools were formed. It took 180 courts to help write the new constitution. We observed a "time measurement" made of two small metal containers, the bottom one having a small hole for "water drops". We saw a collection of coins that are no longer used and saw bamboo wine containers. We entered a room used for capital punishment that was abolished in 1952.
Back at the hotel we had tea and then visited the next door farm house that is 150 years old. Grandma is 80 and Grandpa is 86. Four generations live here (on the 3rd floor). The attic used to store hay but is a fire hazard so longer used as such. One whole room is the altar room and though furnishings are sparse, these people are "wealthy".
At 6:30 we met for some fun in reading about the year of our birth and a definition of what we are because of this. We had a wonderful dinner and tonight enjoyed the sound of the river rushing to put us to sleep. We are the only occupants in this hotel with nine rooms. "
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