I just got back from a grueling 5 days trip out to the East of the country – Trashiyangtse to be precise. As the Fund Administrator for a USA-based Fund that has been supporting the education of 4 Bhutanese school children for the past four years - three of whom are based in Trashiyangtse, I had to undertake the trip in order that I may deliver supplies to the children before the start of the 2026 academic session - beginning mid of this month.
I truly dreaded the trip – I mean this is thick of winter and I have to pass a number of seriously high mountain passes - such as the Thrumshing-La Pass located at an elevation close to 4,000 Mtrs.. I did not fancy the idea of having to negotiate the many snow-bound and ice-caked passes en route to the East. But man! one has gotta do what one has gotta do ….!
But I was in luck! The weather was beautiful …. The skies were sparkling blue and the road surfaces were devoid of snow or ice. For proof, see the following images I took during the trip:
Mt. Gungkhar Puensoom - Bhutan's highest mountain and the world's highest unclimbed peak - shinning bright in the morning sun - as seen from atop Shingner village close to Ura.
The beautiful Buddhist Chorten (stupa) atop the dreaded Throomshing-La Pass at close to 4,000 Mtrs. high. This mountain Pass is Bhutan's second highest motorable Pass.
Well, this year my luck held – I hope and pray that I am as lucky next year as well … and the year following next and the next and the next!!!! Or, may be … just may be … I can relocate the children to a less perilous location!
Beautiful captures and indication that you take this services very seriously. Convey my thanks to the thoughtful sponsors-goes a long way in building the future of these kids. Should there be any need for supporting these kids in terms of building life's purpose and resilience, etc I volunteer my service. This is something I have been doing all my working life-and would love to contribute in a small way towards these kids, that have fortunately found a life changing support.
ReplyDeleteHi Tshewang Tandin Sir .... Thank You for passing by and leaving a comment and also for the offer of your service should I stand in need la .... certainly I do have a role for you la .... related to the same project .... I will get back to you on the issue sometime during October/November this year la when I hope to undertake an exercise to ensure continuity of the project la .... One of the Fund Members is due to arrive during which time I hope to discuss expansion of the Fund la ....
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