“There is freedom waiting for you,On the breezes of the sky,And you ask “What if I fall?”Oh but my darling,What if you fly?”― Erin Hanson (Australian) I came across this poem on the wall of a coffee shop in Austin several years ago and when I did, a seed was planted somewhere in my spirit. And […]
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The Tao of 2019
“We seek some kind of permanence; a person, a philosophy, a feeling, a state, a story of ourselves, even a spiritual identity, to hold onto. But the fleeting nature of all experience ensures that everything we grasp eventually slips through our fingers – including our attempts to stop grasping. Until we recognise that impermanence is […]
The Hustle and The Heart of Delhi
I knew India was going to be a shock to the system after Bhutan. I knew that. I really did. But I didn’t now how much of a shock. Reality started to set in on the flight from Paro. We landed in Kathmandu for a stopover and I couldn’t believe the amount of pollution hovering […]
New Morning – Goodbye Bhutan
There’s a softness to the morning. A quiet stillness that offers serenity. It’s a new morning and it just feels different. Maybe I am different. I have an early flight to Delhi and Thinley is at my door to help me with my bag. The coolness of the morning contrasts with the heat of the afternoons. […]
Into The Tiger’s Nest – Bhutan Day 6
Today is the day. The epic trek to the famous cliffside monastery, Tiger’s Nest. I should be completely excited. But I’m not. I’m actually in a pretty crappy mood. A series of unfortunate events at the hotel last night left me frustrated, disappointed and basically burst my Bhutan bubble. I’m trying to shake it off […]
The Fast and Furious day in Punakha – Bhutan Day 5
This was a pretty interesting post but after saving it and previewing it, it completely disappeared and I don’t have it in me to rewrite it. If it ever decides to reappear I’ll let you know what all this stuff is. So here are the best pics from the day and moving on to day […]
How to Get Your Beads Blessed in Gangtey – Bhutan Day 4
It’s morning in the Phobjikha Valley. I wake up and just take a minute to take it all in. Soak in the tranquility and sanctity of the morning. Watch the low mist floating through the valley. The woman across the street is moving the baby calves out of her front yard. I watch three boys […]
Road Trip! – Bhutan Day 3
Today we’re hitting the road, getting out of the city and heading towards the smaller towns of Gangtey and Punakha which gives me the perfect opportunity to give you a little insight on what it’s like to drive (or perhaps better, be a passenger) in Bhutan. Let’s start with the fun fact that there are […]
Oh My, What a Big Buddha You Have – Bhutan Day 2
It’s day two in Bhutan and I wake up with a splitting headache. Are you kidding me? Travel dream happening right now and I’m going to get a headache? Turns out that pounding heart I had at the end of day one wasn’t just excitement. It was the effects of Thimphu’s altitude. Once again, I […]
Finding Wonderland – Bhutan Day 1
I can’t believe what’s happening. It’s 4am in Singapore and there’s a group of very hilariously drunk Koreans leaving the K-Pop bar next to where I’m staying. But that’s not what I can’t believe. I can’t believe that I am waiting for a taxi that is going to take me to the airport so I […]
Buddha & Boots 