People tend to have two faces, one while they are in trouble and one when things are all over and under control;
they ask favor and willing to do anything in return when they need something but later when they get back the reward then they forget the initial words that they gave to others to help them to achieve it, huh it happened to me, my friend who runs a travel agency like I do and there was a big project worth millions of money and the requirements of goods are very high and he doesn't have it and I sacrificed to attend the project because my friend wants to join and borrow my goods such as Portable Altitude Chamber and post paid Thurya Satellite Phone, which my friend thoroughly used and later told me he didn't use, which I said its okay because its meant for use only but today I received the Satellite Bill and ask him the amount that he used. Guess what he told me? He said he cant pay because he has no money, huh this really drove me crazy, every day is a learning lesson day, thanks god the amount is not huge because I have to pay the local service provider in USD.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Friday, January 28, 2011
Gandhi back from home town
Gandhi, My friend is back from his home after doing the annual ceremony and visiting his family in the Eastern Bhutan.
We had lunch in town and then coffee at Khamsa Coffee cafe just upstairs to Druk Air Thimphu Office.
It was infact fun day but nothing to put it down in words because its something small, tiny bits makes it special but very difficult to explain, huh.
We had lunch in town and then coffee at Khamsa Coffee cafe just upstairs to Druk Air Thimphu Office.
It was infact fun day but nothing to put it down in words because its something small, tiny bits makes it special but very difficult to explain, huh.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
It's again my Jeep...
I just don't know how to begin describing the problem I DDR everyday with my Jeep; huh! People have hobby and one of mine is driving a fancy Jeep which is really killing me financially, mentally, you name it, one problem after another, if you had read my yesterday's blog you know I have let my jeep borrowed to my Buddhist Master but at around 6pm which is so cold winter evening he calls me to ask whether there is any problem when starting my jeep cause he couldn't do it and I went to check and it doesn't start, I called upon my Jeep Guru, Jigme Tshewang who drives 6cylinder Red Jeep which is more powerful and strong cause mine is 4cylinder. He wasn't busy and he said he will come and help and he did and he figured it out that my battery is weak, suprising because I put in a new battery just a month ago, crazy.
He took put his battery and put into my jeep and recharge my battery which works perfectly fine and I let it recharge my battery for almost 2 hour even when I reached my home garage.
This morning I had hell of a time trying to start cause again the battery problem and needed help which again Jigme, Ugyen and Jigme's inlaw come to push my jeep to start which happened good. I needed to either change or charge my battery but I had the warranty of the battery that I bought month ago and if there is any problem I can exchange for new and my warranty expires, I don't no second chance but to be replaced with new one and as of now it's working fine and I keep my fingers crossed that I don't face the same problem again tomorrow morning, you know the feeling how first thing doesn't work, it spoils the whole day.
Since it's Thursday I did go and do my prayer at my monastery and I m happy!!!
He took put his battery and put into my jeep and recharge my battery which works perfectly fine and I let it recharge my battery for almost 2 hour even when I reached my home garage.
This morning I had hell of a time trying to start cause again the battery problem and needed help which again Jigme, Ugyen and Jigme's inlaw come to push my jeep to start which happened good. I needed to either change or charge my battery but I had the warranty of the battery that I bought month ago and if there is any problem I can exchange for new and my warranty expires, I don't no second chance but to be replaced with new one and as of now it's working fine and I keep my fingers crossed that I don't face the same problem again tomorrow morning, you know the feeling how first thing doesn't work, it spoils the whole day.
Since it's Thursday I did go and do my prayer at my monastery and I m happy!!!
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Nothing BUT Windy Wednesday
Starting from morning it's so windy here in Thimphu, Capital City of Bhutan. No sun but cloudy and makes it even colder.
Since I went to bed late last night, I got up close to noon and had my normal cup of fresh milk and head to office.
I received a call from my Buddhist Master or Rimpoche that he wants to temporally borrow my Jeep and let me use his personal car which is a great honor.
I sent Dawa my office driver to clean and refuel Rimpoche's car at Workshop because its little dirty.
I and Dendup had lunch at his favorite Seow Tsho Restaurant.
We drop by at Yak Handicraft Shop where we chatted for while and back to Office.
Its kinda boring but very windy day.
Since I went to bed late last night, I got up close to noon and had my normal cup of fresh milk and head to office.
I received a call from my Buddhist Master or Rimpoche that he wants to temporally borrow my Jeep and let me use his personal car which is a great honor.
I sent Dawa my office driver to clean and refuel Rimpoche's car at Workshop because its little dirty.
I and Dendup had lunch at his favorite Seow Tsho Restaurant.
We drop by at Yak Handicraft Shop where we chatted for while and back to Office.
Its kinda boring but very windy day.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Cold but Good Day
I went to meet the Joint Director of Marketing and Promotion at Tourism Council of Bhutan with regard to justification of complaint launched by one of the hectic hotelier from Bumthang, Crazy guy, all went well because I have all evidence of facts.
Lunch with Dasho Karma at same place where we had lunch yesterday. One of Dasho Karma's friend feel on the floor after he finished eating and on his way to wash his hand, guess what? He has broken one Chair handle, hahahaha.
Lunch with Dasho Karma at same place where we had lunch yesterday. One of Dasho Karma's friend feel on the floor after he finished eating and on his way to wash his hand, guess what? He has broken one Chair handle, hahahaha.
Monday, January 24, 2011
Hectic Monday
Monday 24th January 2010 one of the most hectic day of the new year, I cant explain or describe in words, its very frustrating, hope it gets better off in time, nothing personal but work issues.
Well I had a great lunch with few of my very best friends at Ap Kado's Bhutanese Cuisine Restaurant which is very cozy but always packed because the food is so good.
Well I had a great lunch with few of my very best friends at Ap Kado's Bhutanese Cuisine Restaurant which is very cozy but always packed because the food is so good.
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Bhutan Festival Dates 2011
Here are the Unique and Exotic Festivals Dates for 2011, come join us at Bhutan Majestic Travel.
TENTATIVE FESTIVAL DATES FOR 2011
| SL | FESTIVAL | PLACE | DATES |
| 1 | PUNAKHA DRUBCHHEN | PUNAKHA | 8th to 12th FEB |
| 2 | PUNAKHA TSHECHU | PUNAKHA | 13th to 15th FEB |
| 2 | CHHORTEN KORA | TRASHIYANGTSHE | 18th FEB & 4th MAR |
| 3 | GOMPHUKORA | TRASHIGANG | 13th to 15th MARCH/ 11th to 13th APRIL |
| 4 | PARO TSHECHU | PARO | 15th to 19th MARCH/ 14th to 18th APRIL |
| 5 | CHHUKHA TSHECHU | CHHUKHA | 17th to 19th MARCH/ 16th to 18th APRIL |
| 6 | URA TSHECHU | BUMTHANG | 13th to 17th MAY |
| 7 | NIMALUNG TSHECHU | BUMTHANG | 8th to 10th JUL |
| 8 | KURJEY TSHECHU | BUMTHANG | 10th JUL |
| 9 | THIMPHU DRUBCHEN | THIMPHU | 1st to 5th OCT |
| 10 | WANGDUE TSHECHU | WANGDUEPHODRANG | 4th to 6th OCT |
| 11 | TAMSHING PHALA CHHOEPA | BUMTHANG | 5th to 7th OCT |
| 12 | THIMPHU TSHECHU | THIMPHU | 6th to 8th OCT |
| 13 | THANGBI MANI | BUMTHANG | 10th to 12th OCT |
| 14 | JAMBAY LHAKHANG DRUB | BUMTHANG | 10th to 14th NOV |
| 15 | PRAKHAR TSHECHU | BUMTHANG | 11th to 13th NOV |
| 16 | MONGAR TSHECHU | MONGAR | 1st to 4th DEC |
| 17 | PEMAGATSHEL TSHECHU | PEMAGATSHEL | 1st to 4th DEC |
| 18 | TRASHINGANG TSHECHU | TRSASHIGANG | 2nd to 5th DEC |
| 19 | NALAKHAR TSHECHU | BUMTHANG | 10th to 12th DEC |
| 20 | TRONGSA TSHECHU | TRONGSA | 2nd to 4th JAN, 2012 |
| 21 | LHUENTSE TSHECHU | LHUENTSE | 2nd to 4th JAN, 2012 |
Pig Head Party
Yesterday was a very exciting day because by all means I gotta let the Mechanics work on my Jeep and take it out from the workshop because I really miss my JEEP! Which I did it at around 7pm, I made the mechanics stay overtime and pay for but the get the work done.
In the earlier week we, both me my my three friends decided to drive from Thimphu to Paro and party and have a Traditional Hot Stone Bath at Tandiling Resort which is owned by Lambo Tshering Tobgay, another good friend.
Dendup who is the Co-Partner of ABC Tours bought one white giant pig head and we drove to party and let the chef do all cookings and we did out Hot Stone Bath and later we had a great White Pig Head Dinner.
Sorry one of our friend Jigme couldn't come along as he got a important work back at home but actually there should be only 3 of us, Dendup, Lambo and Myself but there were total five of us because Dendup brought along his two sons whom I named it as Junior Dendups' because they have the same character of their dad and I even told Dendup, The Senior or the Father that before his death there were already 2 incarnations of him.
Well I admit we had a wonderful dinner but it would have been more fun and complete if Sharine would have been there, we all are Missing you!
In the earlier week we, both me my my three friends decided to drive from Thimphu to Paro and party and have a Traditional Hot Stone Bath at Tandiling Resort which is owned by Lambo Tshering Tobgay, another good friend.
Dendup who is the Co-Partner of ABC Tours bought one white giant pig head and we drove to party and let the chef do all cookings and we did out Hot Stone Bath and later we had a great White Pig Head Dinner.
Sorry one of our friend Jigme couldn't come along as he got a important work back at home but actually there should be only 3 of us, Dendup, Lambo and Myself but there were total five of us because Dendup brought along his two sons whom I named it as Junior Dendups' because they have the same character of their dad and I even told Dendup, The Senior or the Father that before his death there were already 2 incarnations of him.
Well I admit we had a wonderful dinner but it would have been more fun and complete if Sharine would have been there, we all are Missing you!
Saturday, January 22, 2011
The Four New Thrompons of Bhutan
Kinlay Dorjee ; Babesa constituency candidate, Kinlay Dorjee has been elected the Thimphu thrompon with a comfortable majorty over his two contestants.The former general manager, customer services division, Bhutan Power Corporation won 1335 votes of the total 2,994 (including postal ballot)votes cast today. Kinlay Dorjee also had the highest number of postal ballot with 21 out of 23 people voting for him.
Tsheten Dorji, 59, from core Phuentsholing town beat Uttar Kumar Rai and Dr Ashan Chhetri to the post of the Phuentsholing thrompon.The businessman who moved and lived in Chukha since 1960 from Trashigang secured 182 votes out of a total 447 votes cast. Dr Ashan Chhetri came second with 140 and Uttar Kumar third with 125 votes.
Namgay; Preliminary reports indicates that former dzongda, Namgay has the won the seat of the Gelephu thrompon with more than 80 votes. The former Chukha dzongda and People’s Democratic Part candidate had secured 309 votes including two postal votes to Churamani Tiwari’s 223.Meanwhile, Lok Bahadur Chettri was elected as the Jampeling tshogpa beating Kharka Bahadur and Devi Maya Bhandari. Lok Bhadur secured 43 votes out of the 93. In the Samdrupling demkhung, Karchung beat Sangay Wangdi for the post with 65 votes to 45.
Chencho Gyeltshen was elected the Tashiling tshogpa with 35 “yes” votes out of 40. Sithar Dorji of Namkhaling won 122 yes votes out of 149 votes cast to become the tshogpa and 55 out of 69 voted Krishna Prasad Sharma as the Sonam Gatshel tshogpa.
Karma Sherub Thobgyal; Winning 140 votes of the 222 total votes cast, Karma Sherub Thobgyal has been elected as the first thrompon of Samdrupjongkhar thromde. The other contestant, Dechen Wangmo secured only 82 votes. Source: KuenselonlineFriday, January 21, 2011
1st Snowfall of 2011, Govt Holiday
Yesterday Thimphu residents received 1st Snowfall for 2011 and the Home Ministry declared Government Holiday to cherish and celebrate it, because it is believed to be very special for the Country as whole and for all living beings for 101 reasons, good for everything.
I did my 2011 Office Buddhist Ceremony at my apartment in Changzamtog. It was a great one and presided by His Holiness Jamgen Truelku or Siwala Truelku and 7 other monks from local monastery.
It was a full day ceremony and feels good when its done at the end of the day.
Later at night I invited my friends to come for dinner and few of them turned up because most of them they were out at their respective home town to cast their Vote for the City Thrompon. These are few of the friends who turned up; Dasho Major Jamyang, Dasho Karma (Retd), Jigme & Daniel from Bhutan Cricket, Karma from NEC, Lambo Tashi from Hiring Agency, Apa Jamtsho (The Evergreen Guy), Tenzin from Rumours.
We had a great dinner, chat and fun.
I did my 2011 Office Buddhist Ceremony at my apartment in Changzamtog. It was a great one and presided by His Holiness Jamgen Truelku or Siwala Truelku and 7 other monks from local monastery.
It was a full day ceremony and feels good when its done at the end of the day.
Later at night I invited my friends to come for dinner and few of them turned up because most of them they were out at their respective home town to cast their Vote for the City Thrompon. These are few of the friends who turned up; Dasho Major Jamyang, Dasho Karma (Retd), Jigme & Daniel from Bhutan Cricket, Karma from NEC, Lambo Tashi from Hiring Agency, Apa Jamtsho (The Evergreen Guy), Tenzin from Rumours.
We had a great dinner, chat and fun.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Bhutan 10 Days Tour Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival Paro International Airport.
During the journey to Paro, one will experience from the left hand side of the plane, breath taking view of Mount Everest, Kanchenjunga and other famous Himalayan peaks, including the sacred Chomolhari and Mount Jichu Drake in Bhutan, as the aircraft enters the paro valley, look down and you will see paro Dzong on the hillside overlooking the Chu (River), with Ta Dzong, formerly a watchtower and now the National Museum above it, On the arrival at Paro International Airport, The representative of Bhutan Majestic Travel, your tour guide will receive you and escort you to the hotel. After a brief rest at the hotel and tea/coffee, you can drive to the Paro village town and explore the town. Altitude of Paro is 2260m.
Overnight: Hotel in Paro.
Day 02: Paro – Paro
Hike to Taktsang Tiger’s nest the most famous of Bhutan’s Monasteries is perched on the side of a cliff 900m above the Paro valley floor. It is said the Guru Rinpoche arrived here on the back of a tigress, and meditated at this place, hence the Monastery is also called Tiger’s Nest’. The excursion up to the cafeteria which is situated on a rocky outcrop across a ravine from the monastery, take about five hour round trip. Though the climb is steep, the journey is most worthwhile on account of the superb views en route and especially from the cafeteria view point itself.
Day 03: Thimphu (01 hour drive)
The drive to Thimphu will take roughly Two Hours. Thimphu is the capital city of Bhutan since from 1974. Punakha used to the capital city of Bhutan before that.
For the first one hour you will follow the Pa-Chu (Paro River) and reach Chuzom where the Thimphu River meets the Paro River and forms Wang-Chu (Chu means Water, River or Stream). Chuzom is a four direction motor road junction where one road leads to Thimphu, one to Phuentsholing the border town to India, one to Haa valley and one where you drove from Paro. It will take another One hour from here to Capital city, visit the Traditional Paper Factory, National Memorial Stupa, built in 1874 by Royal Queen Mother and dedicated to the father of Modern Bhutan, the Late His Majesty the Third King of Bhutan, lunch served at town after lunch Visit the Post Office with Money exchange as the bank is next door. Lunch in Town, after lunch drive to BBS Tower to get the magnificent picture and view of Thimphu and you can also see our Queens Palaces. Visit to Thimphu Mini Zoo where you can see our National Animal “TAKIN” which has a head of a goat and body of a cow, believed to be made by great Devine Madman in the 16th Century. Visit national Library, School of Thirteen Arts and Crafts, National institute of Traditional Medicines. Visit to Thimphu Tashi Cho Dzong, the office of the King and the Throne Room and also the Summer Capital of Monastic Body lead by His Holiness the Je Khenpo (Chief Abbot) who spend six months here during summer and move to Punakha for winter for another six months. Over night Hotel in Thimphu
Day 04: Thimphu – Punakha . (02 and half hour)
After breakfast drive to Punakha, the old capital of Bhutan, via Dochula Pass at 3150m. Best place to take picture of the Eastern Himalayas, on the way visit Chimi Lhakhang, Punakha Dzong, over night Hotel in Punakha
Day 05: Punakha - Bumthang (08 hours drive)
Drive via Gangtey valley the winter place for the endangered Black Necked Cranes who move here from Tibet and goes back early spring. Also visit Gangtey Monastery best place for Photography.Stop at Pelela at 3350m and best place for Photogrpahy.
Lunch at Trongsa, drive to Bumthang at 2500m over night Hotel in Bumthang
Day 06: Bumthang – Bumthang
Day excursion to Ura Valley over night Hotel in Bumthang
Day 07 : Bumthang – Bumthang
Afterbreakfast visit Kurje Lhakhang (where the saint’s body is imprinted on the rock) Jambay Lhakhang built in (7th Century),Tamshing Monastery (Housing some of the oldest wall paintings in Bhutan) and Jakar Dzong ( Administrative centre of the Region)stroll in the Village, visit the little handicrafts shop at the entrance to the town, and perhaps take refreshments at local restaurant, dinner and over Nigh Jakar Lodge
Day 08 : Bumthang - Punakha ( 08 Hour drive)
After breakfast, explore further the fascinating Valley of Bumthang. Then proceed to Punakha, stopping along the Way at Trongsa for Lunch, which will serve in local restaurant famous for its cuisine, over night Hotel in Punakha
Day 09 : Punakha – Paro (03 hours drive)
Drive back to Paro, check in Hotel, drive to Drukgyel Dzong, a ruined fortress where Bhutanese warriors fought off Tibetan invaders centuries ago, the Snowy dome of Sacred Chomolhari, Mountain goddess’ can be seen in all her from the Approach road t the Dzong, along the way, see the 7th Century Kyich Lhakhang, one of the 108 temples built in the Himalayas by the Tibetan king, Songtsen Gampo. The building of this temple marks the introduction of Buddhism in Bhutan.
Day 10: Catch onward flight
Cold Day, Weak Energy
Another cold and windy day in Thimphu, Capital City of Bhutan. It feels so weak and lethargic when the weather is gloomy and cold, don't feel like doing anything but stay warm inside bed and sleep!
Its 11AM and I have finished all my mail respondings and I m off for some fresh air outside, otherwise I m going to fall asleep with this electric heater in between my legs, huh.
No plan for lunch yet but I gotta go do some vegetable shopping for my 2011 Buddhist Ceremony which is going to take place tomorrow.
Its 11AM and I have finished all my mail respondings and I m off for some fresh air outside, otherwise I m going to fall asleep with this electric heater in between my legs, huh.
No plan for lunch yet but I gotta go do some vegetable shopping for my 2011 Buddhist Ceremony which is going to take place tomorrow.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
My toes are frozen
Today was so cold, its one of the coldest winder day where I my toes got frozen and my body half paralyzed, I m serious it was so cold, ice cold. There were snow flakes outside and everyone hopes it snows heavy so that they get a day off which is Thimphu culture and govt consider it as First Snowfall of the year and its warmly welcomed but unfortunately as of now 10pm it had stopped snowing and winds are blowing wild outside.
My sister and niece come back from their pilgrimage trip to Kathmandu, Nepal and they gifted me with a pair of warm pants and Chicken shape woolen cap, I just love it.
My sister and niece come back from their pilgrimage trip to Kathmandu, Nepal and they gifted me with a pair of warm pants and Chicken shape woolen cap, I just love it.
Monday, January 17, 2011
Driving Miss Bhutan 2010's Car
Well since my Jeep is in workshop, I have no choice but to borrow my niece, Miss Bhutan 2010 car for temporary use, I m very honored and privileged, I m loving it.
I had a lunch with Lambo Tshering Tobgay and Dendup from ABC, it was fun because we coincided with few of Dendup's lady friends and they were awesome and enjoyed the time.
I m still in office and I m done with 75% of my work, oh gosh Monday's are always hectic and busy.
My Operation Manager Yangchen come back from her 2 week leave and she is even busier because piles of pending work from 2 weeks time, huh, crazy.
Anyway today is a great day overall, I m enjoying it.
I had a lunch with Lambo Tshering Tobgay and Dendup from ABC, it was fun because we coincided with few of Dendup's lady friends and they were awesome and enjoyed the time.
I m still in office and I m done with 75% of my work, oh gosh Monday's are always hectic and busy.
My Operation Manager Yangchen come back from her 2 week leave and she is even busier because piles of pending work from 2 weeks time, huh, crazy.
Anyway today is a great day overall, I m enjoying it.
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Bhutan Visit in 2011
Dear Fellow Travelers,
Warm Greetings from Bhutan Majestic Travel "Your Trusted Travel Partner" in Thimphu, Capital City of the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan!
Bhutan is unique, exotic, untouched, you name it, I mean it's simply peaceful and heaven for exotic explorers, no doubt.
With the change in Govt policy to bring in more visitors from 2011 so from 1st January 2012 the fixed daily tariffs is revised from USD 200 to USD 250 per person per night.
So why wait, come visit Bhutan in 2011 and enjoy it when it's lesser price.
Bhutan is one of the 10 global hotspot for environment conservation, flora, fauna etc because we have 72% forest coverage which results in clean air, less pollution and unspoilt natural beauty.
Bhutan is also the kingdom which believes in Gross National Happiness is more important than Gross National Product, which make our country different and meaningful.
For any tour, trek and adventure inquiries please shoot us an email and we promise we will get back to you on same day.
Bhutan Majestic Travel believes in Quality them Quantity by providing custom design professional tour programs.
We are one company run by native young Bhutan Tourism Professionals and we guarantee you that if you chose to travel with us we make sure you get back, what you paid for, trust me.
We welcome you in advance and travel safe.
Best Wishes,
Founder
Bhutan Majestic Travel
Warm Greetings from Bhutan Majestic Travel "Your Trusted Travel Partner" in Thimphu, Capital City of the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan!
Bhutan is unique, exotic, untouched, you name it, I mean it's simply peaceful and heaven for exotic explorers, no doubt.
With the change in Govt policy to bring in more visitors from 2011 so from 1st January 2012 the fixed daily tariffs is revised from USD 200 to USD 250 per person per night.
So why wait, come visit Bhutan in 2011 and enjoy it when it's lesser price.
Bhutan is one of the 10 global hotspot for environment conservation, flora, fauna etc because we have 72% forest coverage which results in clean air, less pollution and unspoilt natural beauty.
Bhutan is also the kingdom which believes in Gross National Happiness is more important than Gross National Product, which make our country different and meaningful.
For any tour, trek and adventure inquiries please shoot us an email and we promise we will get back to you on same day.
Bhutan Majestic Travel believes in Quality them Quantity by providing custom design professional tour programs.
We are one company run by native young Bhutan Tourism Professionals and we guarantee you that if you chose to travel with us we make sure you get back, what you paid for, trust me.
We welcome you in advance and travel safe.
Best Wishes,
Founder
Bhutan Majestic Travel
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Lunch at Dasho Karma's new house
Well I again missed to update my blog on Saturday not because I was busy but simply forgotten, I don't know lately my brain isn't working normal, I guess its sign of aging! I m serious.
Anyway I was invited for house warming party of Dasho Karma Chogyal, at Jungshina, upper Thimphu. Well there I was joined with few other friends from our same circle of friends which include; Tenzin (owner of Rumours) Jigme (CEO of Bhutan Cricket Council) Daniel (Chief Finance Officer, Bhutan Cricket) Jagu, Wakley (Fashion Guy) Lambo and his girlfriend and another pretty girl (one of our friend's girlfriend). We all had red rice, Sikam Paa (air dried white pork) Cauliflower with cheese, Ezay, Beef with Chilly, Chilly with Cheese, it was such a great lunch with chance to catch up with everyone one. While having and after we did chat over our daily life, work and new year resolutions.
My MOM returned from Punakha as she left few days ago to attend the resurvey of our land. She couldn't measure our land because she was there before our turn so she need to go back again soon.
Anyway I was invited for house warming party of Dasho Karma Chogyal, at Jungshina, upper Thimphu. Well there I was joined with few other friends from our same circle of friends which include; Tenzin (owner of Rumours) Jigme (CEO of Bhutan Cricket Council) Daniel (Chief Finance Officer, Bhutan Cricket) Jagu, Wakley (Fashion Guy) Lambo and his girlfriend and another pretty girl (one of our friend's girlfriend). We all had red rice, Sikam Paa (air dried white pork) Cauliflower with cheese, Ezay, Beef with Chilly, Chilly with Cheese, it was such a great lunch with chance to catch up with everyone one. While having and after we did chat over our daily life, work and new year resolutions.
My MOM returned from Punakha as she left few days ago to attend the resurvey of our land. She couldn't measure our land because she was there before our turn so she need to go back again soon.
Friday, January 14, 2011
Missing my blog
I miss to blog yesterday well again I guess I was true and in fact it's true because these are the things that I did and accomplish;
1st Hour, I went to do my prayer and offer butter lamb and incense to my usual monastery because its THURSDAY and its my day to do good deeds and I m trying to follow it and maintain as thats one day in a week to do good Karma and wash my sins.
I had lunch with my two monk friends in my office, they had chicken curry and pork curry with rice and I had egg fried rice which was yummy.
I went home early because I have two carpenters coming in to fix my main door and some other wood works, which I need to prepare tea and snacks.
Today I got up early as I have to go to Druk Punjab National Bank (Druk PBN) for some banking work.
I had lunch with Tshering and Sharine at Seow Tsho Restaurant where we had Pig Head, Ribs, Chilly Cheese and Red rice.
Thats all for now..................
1st Hour, I went to do my prayer and offer butter lamb and incense to my usual monastery because its THURSDAY and its my day to do good deeds and I m trying to follow it and maintain as thats one day in a week to do good Karma and wash my sins.
I had lunch with my two monk friends in my office, they had chicken curry and pork curry with rice and I had egg fried rice which was yummy.
I went home early because I have two carpenters coming in to fix my main door and some other wood works, which I need to prepare tea and snacks.
Today I got up early as I have to go to Druk Punjab National Bank (Druk PBN) for some banking work.
I had lunch with Tshering and Sharine at Seow Tsho Restaurant where we had Pig Head, Ribs, Chilly Cheese and Red rice.
Thats all for now..................
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Know what? it's intresting
It was cold winter morning where my door bell rings and I m still inside my warm bed watching CNN, it was no other than my land lady whom I m seeing after almost a year because she is busy with her own life and as long as I pay her the rent on time, there is no need to know whereabouts me. But this time she had come to tell me that the water pipe that links to my kitchen had been broken from outside due to the ice inside the pipe that gets frozen during night time and she wants to fix it, no wonder I had no water in my kitchen for almost a week now, huh she got the reason and I should say I m lucky because other land lords ask the tenants to fix and repair if there are any problem but mine is exceptional and I m thankful to her, really because lately I m broke after my trip to US, hahahahahaha funny but it isn't because when I m broke I don't feel like doing anything, feels lethargic, everything seems to be still, you know what I mean.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Red Jeep from Jigme Tshewang
Its a good day because Chimi the spare parts dealer left for Bangkok to bring in more parts for the Bhutanese Motor Cars, because the demand was increasing everyday and good for me personally because the Water Pump that I got from Bangkok isn't right from my adorable JEEP so I was looking for second hand ones but no luck, Chimi promised me he will bring one from down under. It has been 4 nights that my Jeep remains off road and parked at STCB (State Trading Corporation of Bhutan) garage, I miss my jeep.
I m not a handicap today because my friend Jigme Tshewang from Country Travel gave me his 6 Cylinder Red Jeep for use till my jeep runs on road again. Jigme himself is driving i20 and very kind of him.
Well I got a call from Tshering Tobgay "Mr. T" and Sharine "My Babe, My Honey, you name it) that they had landed safely in Paro International Airport and Tshering's health is improving, which is great news because back in Kuala Lumpur Sharine is having a tough took taking care of him especially when he was going through many blood tests and the Doctors didn't really tell them the specific illness, which is frustrating isn't??? At least for me.
Well i gotta stop here because my new TV Series is about to come and I gotta make a black coffe and stay put to enjoy it.
Oh I forgot to mention that I had big lunch at Jigme's mom's place, near the India House Estate.
Anyway I m going to rock again from tomorrow with RED JEEP IN TOWN.......
Monday, January 10, 2011
Monday is always busy
It was absolutely a very busy Monday, by all means I need to process Mrs. Sharine's visa and get it approved before Tourism Council of Bhutan's office closes at 4pm and also book and buy her round trip Druk Air ticket from Druk Air, Royal Bhutan Airlines sales office here in Thimphu.
My finance division also needs me in office as we are closing Accounts for 2010 and ready to submit before deadline that's before end of March.
My old Haa School buddy, Phub Dorji called to meet up for Lunch and we did at Kamal Restaurant down stairs to my office, The JOJO'S Building on Changlam.
I spared myself for going to workshop to check progress on my Jeep and work in under progress! Hopefully my tomorrow afternoon I will have my Jaap back, My Jeep Rocks!
My finance division also needs me in office as we are closing Accounts for 2010 and ready to submit before deadline that's before end of March.
My old Haa School buddy, Phub Dorji called to meet up for Lunch and we did at Kamal Restaurant down stairs to my office, The JOJO'S Building on Changlam.
I spared myself for going to workshop to check progress on my Jeep and work in under progress! Hopefully my tomorrow afternoon I will have my Jaap back, My Jeep Rocks!
Sunday, January 9, 2011
PARALA Sunday
Tenzing left very early for Paro with mom as it's final day of bonding the land measured papers, so I got up like 11:30 and had my normal men thing, shower, shave, brush and changes to clean clothes and dump the unclean ones for washing.
I went to my apartment in Changzamtog to changes and refill all offerings and clean the apartment.
Gandhi my friend came over and we had a chat and shared a coffee together and then he gave me ride to town where I met couple of friends and we played PARALA, it was fun and good way to kill time on bored and cold Sunday.
That's my Sunday and I had a good dinner and here I m infront of the Gas Heater and enjoying BBS. I hope you guys had a good Sunday.
I went to my apartment in Changzamtog to changes and refill all offerings and clean the apartment.
Gandhi my friend came over and we had a chat and shared a coffee together and then he gave me ride to town where I met couple of friends and we played PARALA, it was fun and good way to kill time on bored and cold Sunday.
That's my Sunday and I had a good dinner and here I m infront of the Gas Heater and enjoying BBS. I hope you guys had a good Sunday.
Saturday, January 8, 2011
1st weekend of 2011
It's 1st week end of 2011 and I was on my way from Thimphu to Paro International Airport to see off my friend who is flying to New Delhi after his holiday in Bhutan. Well point here is that I love sleeping and getting up late but I have to get up at 8 and then pick up my friend from hotel Jhomolhari at 8:30 and heads to Paro but again same story I got stucked at the same road block for almost a hour but after crossing the block we drove little crazy like F1 and reached on time at the airport.
Lucky that I had a cup of black coffee at the airport before I deke back to Thimphu because here I m at the block again and it has been more than a hour now and only god knows when I can get through this block. This is my day so far because it's midday.
Lucky that I had a cup of black coffee at the airport before I deke back to Thimphu because here I m at the block again and it has been more than a hour now and only god knows when I can get through this block. This is my day so far because it's midday.
Friday, January 7, 2011
My Jeep My Trouble
I just had my Jeep's engine oil and Engine coolant changed yesterday and it was perfectly fine when I drove from workshop or garage to home but this morning when I was about to start, I saw a big pool of redish liquid underneath by jeep, that was the new coolant that I filled in the radiator yesterday, it's shocking and scary too. I have no choice but to start and take the Jeep and drive back to workshop.
As I mentioned in my earlier blogs that my pocket becomes empty just because of my Jeep repair, the head mechanic told me my Water Filter is broken and needs to change, which is again costing me another few thousands Ngultrums. I would be happy if it's available in market but can't be found nowhere but to order in Bangkok and will be delivered only on Sunday and my Jeep can be fixed only on Monday which in result I have to leave my Jeep in the workshop for next three days and I m handicapped! January isn't a good month for me personally. That's what I did and spend my hectic day with my Jeep!!!
As I mentioned in my earlier blogs that my pocket becomes empty just because of my Jeep repair, the head mechanic told me my Water Filter is broken and needs to change, which is again costing me another few thousands Ngultrums. I would be happy if it's available in market but can't be found nowhere but to order in Bangkok and will be delivered only on Sunday and my Jeep can be fixed only on Monday which in result I have to leave my Jeep in the workshop for next three days and I m handicapped! January isn't a good month for me personally. That's what I did and spend my hectic day with my Jeep!!!
Thursday, January 6, 2011
THURSDAY; ITS MY DAY
THURSDAY IS MY DAY; It's all because I m born on the SHEEP YEAR and Thursday is supposed to be good day to make important decisions, pilgrimage, offerings, prayer or generally something good for GOOD KARMA because its your day as per the Buddhist belief.
I get up early, take shower, do all my Buddhist offerings at my Altar or Shine and then have breakfast and put on my National Dress "GHO" and head off to my Monastery to offer my prayers, forgiveness for my sin and bright week ahead because I go pay respect every Thursday, no matter what, I m not a very religious person but I believe there is something, someone above who is Mr. Invisible but very powerful and if I make sin or do something bad, he will punish me in a broad day light. As I m not perfect because I m not enlightened, so I admit I make lots of mistakes and Mr. Invisible is not happy but I don't keep long for forgiveness but week's time. Frankly I don't know how good I m in convincing him seeking forgiveness but I try my best and try not to do the same mistake again in the near future, honestly I don't promise because there is no guarantee, sometimes I may forget or sometimes I have to do the same mistake to escape myself from trouble or problems, which in human life is acceptable but I don't think Mr. Invisible can because I have not heard back from him yet!!!
After my visit to the monastery I went back to my office to respond to emails from my clients, that took me a while because every email is different because Human Nature is different from one another, so are their respective intrest.
After all these I went to workshop or garage where i desperately needed to fix my Jeep's Clutch and Brake Pad because its a very old Jeep, 27 years and lots of fixation which makes my pocket empty at all times. Anyway the good thing is I managed to fix it and here I m back at my apartment updating what I promised myself as New Year Resolution to update my BLOG Everyday. Good Night from Bhutan, Land of the Thunder Dragon and Gross National Happiness.
I get up early, take shower, do all my Buddhist offerings at my Altar or Shine and then have breakfast and put on my National Dress "GHO" and head off to my Monastery to offer my prayers, forgiveness for my sin and bright week ahead because I go pay respect every Thursday, no matter what, I m not a very religious person but I believe there is something, someone above who is Mr. Invisible but very powerful and if I make sin or do something bad, he will punish me in a broad day light. As I m not perfect because I m not enlightened, so I admit I make lots of mistakes and Mr. Invisible is not happy but I don't keep long for forgiveness but week's time. Frankly I don't know how good I m in convincing him seeking forgiveness but I try my best and try not to do the same mistake again in the near future, honestly I don't promise because there is no guarantee, sometimes I may forget or sometimes I have to do the same mistake to escape myself from trouble or problems, which in human life is acceptable but I don't think Mr. Invisible can because I have not heard back from him yet!!!
After my visit to the monastery I went back to my office to respond to emails from my clients, that took me a while because every email is different because Human Nature is different from one another, so are their respective intrest.
After all these I went to workshop or garage where i desperately needed to fix my Jeep's Clutch and Brake Pad because its a very old Jeep, 27 years and lots of fixation which makes my pocket empty at all times. Anyway the good thing is I managed to fix it and here I m back at my apartment updating what I promised myself as New Year Resolution to update my BLOG Everyday. Good Night from Bhutan, Land of the Thunder Dragon and Gross National Happiness.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Life at the Road Block
Its Wednesday 5th January 2011, Government Holiday in Bhutan to celebrate The Traditional Day of Offering where Families get together enjoy big good meal, talk important stuffs, wedding and etc something important.
For me particularly nothing of that sort because I received a telephone call from my Indian friend who is coming to Bhutan from Delhi in the afternoon flight, so i went to receive him at Paro International Airport around 12noon with a thought that I can go and meet some of my friends and have lunch together in downtown Paro and started my 1 hour journey from Thimphu.
I reached Chuzom, where the Thimphu river meets the Paro River and forms River Wangchu in 30 minutes time which is not bad driving, can call it cool!
After crossing Chuzom and reaching at Tamchog Monastery there were about 50 cars stopped and parked, I wonder why because its not summer where there are chances or landslide or I even thought of a car accident. Than I came out of my car and asked the people who were sitting on the white culvert, eating Doma (bettle nut, bettle leaf and lime) in reaction, it gives kick and keeps you warm but very addictive, I used eat alot but it makes your mouth red as if I put on a lipstick, it stinks and also lots of stains on the tooth which is negative on my appearance hahahaha
I got stuck for another 3 hours and I couldn't reach Airport to receive my friend in which it made me call my half brother who works at the airport to pick up my friend and drive toward Thimphu so that once the road block gets open I can drive towards and collect my friend from my brother's car. I managed to get off from the road block and when I reached Isuna Village I managed to get hold of my brother and I formally receive my friend and drove back to Thimphu again on the way I was stopped for another hour or so and finally we reached Thimphu before dark and we had dinner at Hotel Jhomolhari where he is spending 3nights of his stay in Thimphu.
For me particularly nothing of that sort because I received a telephone call from my Indian friend who is coming to Bhutan from Delhi in the afternoon flight, so i went to receive him at Paro International Airport around 12noon with a thought that I can go and meet some of my friends and have lunch together in downtown Paro and started my 1 hour journey from Thimphu.
I reached Chuzom, where the Thimphu river meets the Paro River and forms River Wangchu in 30 minutes time which is not bad driving, can call it cool!
After crossing Chuzom and reaching at Tamchog Monastery there were about 50 cars stopped and parked, I wonder why because its not summer where there are chances or landslide or I even thought of a car accident. Than I came out of my car and asked the people who were sitting on the white culvert, eating Doma (bettle nut, bettle leaf and lime) in reaction, it gives kick and keeps you warm but very addictive, I used eat alot but it makes your mouth red as if I put on a lipstick, it stinks and also lots of stains on the tooth which is negative on my appearance hahahaha
I got stuck for another 3 hours and I couldn't reach Airport to receive my friend in which it made me call my half brother who works at the airport to pick up my friend and drive toward Thimphu so that once the road block gets open I can drive towards and collect my friend from my brother's car. I managed to get off from the road block and when I reached Isuna Village I managed to get hold of my brother and I formally receive my friend and drove back to Thimphu again on the way I was stopped for another hour or so and finally we reached Thimphu before dark and we had dinner at Hotel Jhomolhari where he is spending 3nights of his stay in Thimphu.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Forgot my Lunch
Gosh! Its 5pm and I m having a stomach ache. Guess What? I totally forgot to eat lunch, damn too much work and tension because not much of business inflow lately, hopefully it will change to the BEST.
You may wonder, how and what made me busy, I think I have responded to almost 11 emails starting from morning till now. None of them are same because clients have different intrest of traveling and exploring Bhutan and want to know much more upfront and choose what to see when they actually in Bhutan and make sure it fits in their duration of stay. Some ask to send detailed the Famous Jhomolhari 8night 9days itinerary, the Druk Path 4night 5days Trek Itinerary, Thimphu Festival Itinerary, Paro Festival Itinerary, Bumthang Festival, Wangdue Festival, Biking Itinerary, Rafting Itinerary most interesting and enjoy corresponding is a couple from Colorado who want to visit for 2 weeks time and want to experience Bhutanese wedding, they are so prompt and wonderful couple.
Since its already 4th January of 2011 and no body gifted me with a Diary so I bought one from downstairs to my office where the famous bookstore DSB is located, its awesome, I love my Diary not because I m good at it but the design and inner layout, I m not so good maintaining diary. Thats all for today, Dear Readers, hope you come back tomorrow.
You may wonder, how and what made me busy, I think I have responded to almost 11 emails starting from morning till now. None of them are same because clients have different intrest of traveling and exploring Bhutan and want to know much more upfront and choose what to see when they actually in Bhutan and make sure it fits in their duration of stay. Some ask to send detailed the Famous Jhomolhari 8night 9days itinerary, the Druk Path 4night 5days Trek Itinerary, Thimphu Festival Itinerary, Paro Festival Itinerary, Bumthang Festival, Wangdue Festival, Biking Itinerary, Rafting Itinerary most interesting and enjoy corresponding is a couple from Colorado who want to visit for 2 weeks time and want to experience Bhutanese wedding, they are so prompt and wonderful couple.
Since its already 4th January of 2011 and no body gifted me with a Diary so I bought one from downstairs to my office where the famous bookstore DSB is located, its awesome, I love my Diary not because I m good at it but the design and inner layout, I m not so good maintaining diary. Thats all for today, Dear Readers, hope you come back tomorrow.
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