Thimphu, Bhutan

View of Thimphu from my apartmrnt

Bhutan!!! Glorious, magnificent and fun!!  I am in awe of this country's landscape 
every single day.  Not to mention the exquisite kindness of the people.  Here are some highlights so far:

-  Druk school and my recorder students

- Centennial Radio - I did my first program on Gregorian chant

Buddha Point this very large Buddha that sits atop a hill welcoming people to Thimphu, the capital city.   Upon its completion in January,  there will be a grand ceremony.

- Music of Bhutan Research Center- our first book on Classical Bhutanese Musicians will be published next month and we are preparing for a grand book release event in Thimphu.

The river that runs through Thimphu.

Bhutanese fiddle player who played for the court of the Third King

Buddha on a Thimphu Hill

Same Buddha

Prayer flags in Thimphu

Sonam's friend and her dog. There are lots and lots of dogs in Bhutan.

Friends from Santa Cruz on their visit to Thimphu with Sonam Dorji, master musician,  and Cheocki on left  who is
working for the Bhutan Foundation in Thimphu

Sonam entertaining group in my Apt.

Sonam and friends from Santa Cruz in Paro

My recorder class at Druk School preparing for concert
 for Global Hand Washing Day.

Tea break at Druk School

Thimphu Valley

Prayer flags atop a hill in Thimphu

Paro

Another view from my apartment

Youth Development Complex where I teach another recored class

Sonam, my assistant, at the Youth Development complex recorder class.     

Choling (who usually smiles), my audio engineer and I preparing for my first radio show on chant.