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"Even though the roads are rough, and a little hair-raising at times, the drivers are obviously well experienced professionals, safe, courteous and capable. "
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Hi Robin,
Thanks for the great tour to Bhutan. It was a totally amazing experience and we loved every moment. It was great fun and we got lots of photographs on our new cameras--we'll be sending you some for your web site soon. Good luck with the art shows this fall/winter to introduce yet more folks to your tour and beautiful Bhutan.
Krista Gottlieb & Joseph Coveney
Orchard Park, NY
2010 Fall Tour
Why visit BHUTAN with Rainbow and Robin? Because even for the well-traveled this is likely to be the most unique trip of your lifetime! Known in their native language as Drukyul, or the “Land of the Thunder Dragon”, the Bhutanese literally live in the clouds in a land that is often referred to as the last Shangri-La - and with good justification. It is indescribably beautiful with soaring mountains, clouds floating, temples built literally into the sides of sheer rock walls hanging on the steep side of a mountain, simple, serene. The culture is still pretty unaffected by “western ways”, although that will not last for much longer now that there is a national “highway”. So go now! About 90% of the population are subsistence farmers working lands so steep you would not think you could walk on them, much less plow those fields with a team of oxen while wearing the colorful hand-woven national dress. And then there are the numerous colorful monks and temples - or “Dzongs” - yes, you will have to learn some new vocabulary! It is like walking into the past in a picture postcard - with a bit of fantasy thrown in for good measure. We have been spoiled forever by the individual care we got from Rainbow. The guides and drivers were fantastic caretakers and cultural exchange - a treasure trove of information. The private festivals are an unparalleled experience that could not be duplicated and worth the trip alone - as was the Taksang (Dragon’s Nest) hike. They will always seem like the gateway to many fond memories for us! We have nothing but accolades for both the Bhutan and Robin - who made it come alive with his careful attention to detail and his personal care - which even included a 30th wedding anniversary cake for us while we were there. It was pretty special - and memorable all around for super photographers or non-photographers alike.
Krista Gottlieb & Joseph Coveney