Haa Town

  During the last two weeks, Haa has been glorious. Morning clouds or light dawn rain give way to sunshine and cool mountain temperatures. The early evening light has taken my breath away at times and my walk home from work has provided opportunity for photos of both people and landscapes. Here are a few from last week.

Dragon carving at the White Monastery

I watch this couple circling the chorten in upper Haa Town each evening as I walk home.

The Black Monastery through the trees above Dumcho

Sometimes a portrait just does not work out. But there is still a story to tell.

Wild white roses on the trail to the Black Monastery

Buddha Sangay

Keeping it real with a mouth full of doma pani. Though cataracts cloud both eyes, the road crew Captain always sees me coming and greets me with a stout handshake.

Scarecrows are abundant in the fertile fields of Haa.

Though remote, Haa has its own version of "Gangsta Culture"

House painting in downtown Haa. Yes, that's what you think it is. To learn more about phallus symbology in Bhutan check out Drukpa Kunley, who subdued a demon of Dochu La with a magic thunderbolt of wisdom

Prayer flags send blessings to all sentient beings on a small bridge on the road to Shekata Monastery