I didn't wrote anything yesterday, because I planned to have a great working day, and I had!
Actually there are many things to tell since we had a great weekend!
Before starting the weekend, Mr Adikari came to ask us to go to the director of mowhs (ministery of works and human settlement). A friendly, extravagant guy, who warned us for his little knowledge of architecture and planning (strange :-) )
Maarten presented his work, he was happy, proposed him a piece of land and I started my presentation. Same thing here, he liked it, he wanted it to be build and asked both of us to stay for some more time (2-3months) which we will consider ;-)
After this small meeting, we started the weekend with our usual drink in the zone with Campbell. This time overloaded with alcohol because he was suffering from toothache. Afterwards we went eating in one of his secret places. A place with Côte du Rhone and live music!
Already quite drunk we arrived at the wine n dine, Maarten ready to go for a sleep, myself ready to go out! ;-) Maarten surrendered, we socialized with some guys in the street, and we landed in a local bar, were you can request a song, and some girls and a guy will sing it. Nice place, typically Bhutanese, and again closed at 1am! As drunk as we were, we continued our journey to the ACclub, a local club, but actually really nice. Girls drop there Kira and boys leave the Gho, Bhutanese youngsters in action!
Saturday morning was a ruff day for both of us... hmm I wonder why...
Sonam our colleague, came to pick us up at 9o clock, for a praying and visiting day. We probably saw all the Monasteries of Thimphu, and we loved it. We loved it because of the architectural qualities, but also because of the atmosphere in the sacred places. We learned to be quiet, think, meditate and pray. Buddhism is a religion open for every new interested soul, which made it a peaceful and interesting day.
Before reaching the first place called Dechempau (protection) we went to a local shop buying some offers (Maarting gelijkend op Maarten, maar eigenlijk olie voor de kaarsen, wierookstokjes, koekjes,...) and to a local house for some local wine.
A second place, called Pangri Zampa were monks are specialized in astrology, we asked some questions to one of the monks. In his personal room he opens a long book, filled with strange letters and signs, and answers our personal questions. Three bows and some sacred water for 5Nu, and we go to the next monastery. The Queen mom monastery, Dechemphodrang, nuns-monastery Anim Dratshang and finally a thee break at Choden's (friend of Sonam) place. We concluded the day with one last visit to the Lhakhang monastery, and a great Bhutanese dinner at Sonam's place.
Thank you, we had a great time!!
We don't go to bed late, because 1. we are exhausted, and 2. we leave early in the morning for a Paro trip. In Paro we plan to visit Takhsan, better known as the Tiger nest. For everyone in Belgium,... THE monastery you can see on the front of every guide.
In our company: Durga the great driver, friend, host ;-), Campbell and Binda (durga's wife).
We leave at 6.30, and start our climb at 8.30. The only thing I can say about this is: 'wow'! The walk was amazing, the place is an architectural wonder! Check the pictures!!
Afterwards we went for a fast meal and a quick visit of Paro.
After a great weekend, Monday morning was a cold shower. Work work work was waiting.
But the week will be short since we will have a day off on thursday, a working day on wednesday and a trip to Bhumtang planned from friday to monday!!
