Three story Khamsum Yuelly Namgyal Chhorten - one hour hike - no roads up to this Chhorten. Everyone hikes no matter how infirm or old they are. Both our faces turned a shade of red - mine the reddest. It was a hot and straight uphill hike! But absolutely worth the effort.
No photos are allowed in any of the chhortens or monasteries, but this Bhudda was on the outside so I could photograph it.
The chhorten sits above this beautiful valley about six miles from Panakha. That's the Mo Chu river below. They have rafting trips on that river. A collared shirt is required to enter all monasteries in Bhutan.
We decided to splurge and go to lunch at the five-star hotel Amankora. It was set in an old farmhouse that once belonged to the Queen Mother. It was a modest and comforting setting and we had our best meal of the trip that afternoon. Not to mention the french Prosecco we ordered.
Chicken with Polenta - Gluten free - Chef Victor came out and greeted us.
We also viewed one of their rooms (they only have eight). Serene and quiet - quite elegant. Eating at that restaurant would've been worth it if you want to travel at that high a price point.
Dogs are everywhere in Bhutan and this one accompanied Stephanie and I on our walk to the Amankora Hotel.
We arrived at our Hotel - The Green Resort Hotel - a four star hotel that was very comfortable and friendly. This is the lobby. Note that the King and Queen's photo is behind the reception desk.
The Bhutanese people who work in the hotels couldn't be more sweet and accommodating. Here are my two favorite servers in the Green Resort Hotel's restaurant. They took such good care of us.
Ah! The Panakha Valley at sunset in late September. The terraced field is red rice. No sound other than the sound of birds, crickets, and the soft breeze. I loved it here....
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