Source: San Francisco Chronicle
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Elisabeth Levy, Santa Rosa
Bhutanese guide Palden with Elisabeth Levy in front of the Punakha Dzong.
Photo: Courtesy of Elisabeth Levy
I went because: I saw a postcard showing Tigernest Monastery high up on a cliff and heard Bhutan was the last Shangri-La.
Don't miss: A festival, and be sure to read as much as possible before you go.
Don't bother: Don't worry, you will have a guide and a driver, no matter if you are by yourself or in a group. Everything you see is interesting and unusual.
Coolest souvenir: A coin and a drawing I received as a present from Anjali, a 10-year-old Bhutanese girl.
Worth a splurge: Anything handmade by the Bhutanese.
I wish I'd packed: More cash. A few stores accept Visa, but it is very complicated.
Other comments: Bhutan is a small country in the Himalayas with a colorful history. A wonderful experience.
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