Category: Countries

One of my big fears about moving back to Australia is that I’d have to give up my life goal of breaking down cultural barriers. What is the point of this site if I can only travel once a year? The answer is that this is only a temporary situation. If my goal is strong… Continue reading What’s next?

The more the time to leave Bhutan draws close, the more I consider what I’ve missed. I never did shoot a traditional bow with the locals. I never did get further east than Bumthang. I never did learn to cook ema datshi. I never learnt to speak Dzongkha or Sharshop. Actually, I don’t think I… Continue reading The future beckons the unfulfilled.

I can’t believe it. It’s my second last day in Bhutan, almost certainly my last driving and I had a crash. Worse, I can’t help but feel it was my fault. I was taking my bike down to be boxed up for shipping and drove through the southern traffic circle where one policeman directs traffic… Continue reading Crash!

I’ve moved a number of times in my life. Each time, I embrace the new and am eager to move on. It’s the same now. Sydney calls. My friends and family call. All my possessions currently locked up in storage call. This morning I bought my ticket out of Bhutan. I fly out on Friday.… Continue reading Hard to leave Bhutan

I’ve decided to leave Bhutan by next weekend. It’s all a bit of a rush, but there’s not much for me to stay here for. Marie has asked me to let her take the next assignment on her own – just to prove she can. I’d rather be home for christmas and I think I’d… Continue reading Kuensel Editorial

There’s a sign up over the main street announcing World AIDS Day. A great cause, I’m sure. Awareness is the best chance to combat it, but I’m not sure this is the best way. The sign says ‘World AIDS/HIV Day – Keep the Promise – Accountability’. I don’t even know what that means. How are… Continue reading World AIDS Day in Bhutan

The weather this year is crazy different to last year. I don’t want to attribute it to global warming. It might just be the standard flux in weather patterns that occur everywhere. Anyway, last year had almost no rainy season and winter was cloudless for its entirety. This year, after an extended rainy season, winter… Continue reading Winter Weather in Bhutan

Finally! I’ve just heard that the main monk body snuck off to Punakha in the middle of last week. That means that the real winter (as opposed to the government winter) has officially started and I can wear thermal underwear under my gho. Of course, that would look silly if it was too visible, so… Continue reading Religious Winter

I’ve been having a small debate on kuzuzangpo.com because at least one member feels that whites should stay in their own country. He seems to ignore the fact that there are far more Bhutanese in Australia than Australians in Bhutan (especially if you look at per capita numbers), but other reasons for a dislike of… Continue reading Language to Change Thoughts