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An Interview With Ugyen

By The Salem Explorers | May 10, 2015 |

(Halle) Bhutan, the Land of the Thunder Dragon, is home to 720,000 people. The terrain is very mountainous with lush forests. The main religion practiced is Buddhism and the language is Dzhongkha. In Bhutan, there are innumerable temples and Dzongs (forts). I decided to interview our guide Ugyen. This is his story. Q: What was your…

The Living Goddess

By The Salem Explorers | April 24, 2015 |

(Halle) As we wandered through Kathmandu we found ourselves in Durbar Square in a small palace courtyard. I admired the hand carved lattice windows and dark wooden doors. Built in 1757 AD, this temple is home to the Living Goddess, named The Royal Kumari of Kathmandu. Without warning, she appeared in the window. She stared…