We have been officially rejected by the Chinese! Last night at our dinner and performance we were told that we had been denied landing rights in Chongqing, China (already changed from Chengdu about 10 days before we left). The National Geographic travel staff had been working since this problem arose. We were told that we would now be going to Bhutan.
So flew from Siem Reap, Cambodia to Paro, Bhutan in the Himalayas. It was too cloudy to see Everest, but we are hoping to see it when we leave.
We drove from Paro to Thimphu stopping at a Buddhist Dzong. We were there for some of their afternoon prayers. No photos were allowed inside.
Fitbit – 5161 steps, 2.44 miles, 54 floors
Bette and Bob See the World 
rick and I are reliving our wonderful trip thru your eyes and loving it. are you enjoying your fellow travelers. any from southwest florida? we think about where you are each day and look forward to your very informative and colorful blog. keep them coming . continue to enjoy. are you getting exhausted yet?
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The trip is awesome. Very nice people. Very tiring because of busy days and no time to catch up with the time zone.
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I love the updates! I’d be on the tours with you – NOT the hikes with Coach Bob. Tell him KUDOS from me !
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the 4 of us are so very blessed to have this kind of exhaustion. impressed with the photos and blog. way to go bob….
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