This blog isn’t about the beginnings of the country of Bhutan itself. Rather it is about the beginnings of my own journey of making my decision to travel to Bhutan.
Although, the beginnings of the country of Bhutan itself are actually quite interesting, so I’ll throw in a few sentences about …
“May all sentient beings have happiness and its causes…” - part of Brahma Viharas (The Four Immeasurables). Traditional Buddhist prayer before beginning mediation.
This is one of the main reasons I am going to Bhutan in October of this year:
Equitable socio-economic development. Conservation and protection of the environment. Preservation …
(This is a reposting of a blog I published in April under “Tea, Sugar, a Dream.”) [With some edits.]
Preliminary itinerary created. Time off work requested. Deposit check paid. [Airline tickets purchased.] Bags are packed. I’m going to Bhutan! Well, ok, maybe the bags aren’t packet yet. But I …
Author of “To Open and Unlock: A Collection of Photographs of Windows and Doors from Ten Countries,” Debby Lee Jagerman is a gifted photographer and avid traveler. She believes windows and doors are a welcoming entrance, both literally and figuratively, into other peoples’ lives, cultures, and beliefs. Deciding she couldn’t wait for retirement to travel, she’s journeyed from Bhutan to Alaska, and recently walked 150 miles of the Camino de Santiago.
