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Girl in Thimpu Market |
Nepalese representation of the Sun
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Oranges on sale
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Loading logs in Gangtey (Phobjika
Valley)
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Chillies are the Bhutanese favourite food
commonly found cooked with cheese in the traditional dish ema datse
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Looking toward Ngang Lhakang, Bumthang
Valley
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Strings of chugo, hard dried yak
cheese
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Income tax comes to Bhutan - poster at
Thimpu Post Office
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Before a new house is built the ground is
consecrated by a qualified monk as here at a site near the Ugyen Chholing
Palace, Bumthang valley
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Bhutanese fire engine, Wangdue Phodrang
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Four styles of Chorten (from L. to R:
Nepalese, Ladakhi, Tibetan, Bhutanese) en route from Thimpu to Paro
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The central utse tower at Gangtey
Gompa undergoing demolition due to earthquake damage
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Prayer flag in the sun, Phephe La Pass
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Taksthang - Tiger's Lair
Hermitage
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Phil's 'adopted sister' Karma Choki with
husband
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Trongsa Dzong
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Postcards on sale in Kathmandu
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Wrathful deity with convenient stomach
mouth
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Silhouette in Paro Dzong |
Village man in the Bumthang valley |
Viewing the rare black-necked crane in
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Two monks from Gangtey Gompa |
Keeping warm on trek |
Young monks in a hurry |

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Taking the log for a walk |
The conch shaped watchtower at Paro Dzong
(now the National Museum) |
Paro Dzong
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