The international world of travel is beginning to turn it’s wheels once again, and yet Australia remains a little behind when it comes to opening borders. It may be at least another year or more before we can hop on an international flight or cruise ship. However, it’s important we count our blessings! We live in the most beautiful country [….]

BHUTAN THE LAND OF THE THUNDER DRAGON We arrived just after 3:30 for the Tshechu, one of the holiest ceremonies in Bhutan. A new Thangka ( big religious painting/ appliqué) is unrolled and special blessings & forgiveness of sins are given bestowed. The atmosphere as people arrived in the pre-dawn cool was lovely; quietly reverential, friends greeting friends & relatives [….]