We live in San Francisco, California. Will is an emergency medicine physician and Karen is a pediatrician. Maya, Olivia and Audrey attend a performing arts elementary school. We have started this blog at the onset of a sabbatical to Bhutan as members of Health Volunteers Overseas.

Sunday, September 4, 2011

a little day hike

We made our first efforts at hiking out of the Thimphu valley today. It took most of the day to climb to 3400 meters (about 10,000 feet) where we reached a Bhutanese chorten (stone Buddhist monument) with wonderful views of the town below. We picnicked near a freezing cold river on mushroom cakes and jerky (thanks Uncle Dave). It was a long fun day and we are exhausted.








Olivia splashed and slid down the mini-falls of the icy water until she couldn't feel her feet!
Audrey was soaking wet and completely warn out by the end of the day- she wants to go again tomorrow!
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5 comments:

  1. AnonymousSeptember 4, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    This is so exciting watching you all frolicking in the hills. Is this the new pet to replace the cats?
    Keep the pictures coming. We love it!

    Noni and Pop Pop

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  2. Dawn WernerSeptember 4, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    Everyone looks very happy and excited to be in Bhutan! I like Willy in his tie. He looks so professional! Keep the cool pics and thoughts coming. Loving it.

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  3. MarthaSeptember 5, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    Great pictures! Thanks for sharing again.

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  4. Scotty & ShaeSeptember 6, 2011 at 3:05 AM

    Olivia, Shae would have joined you in the icy water for sure!
    San Francisco isn't the same without you all in it. Thanks for all the pictures and scoop.

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 13, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    Great pictures!! I feel cold just by reading the caption. So happy girls.

    XOXOXO
    Julieta

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