Annie Burgamy

 I arrived in Bhutan on  Monday 8th  May, it was the beginning of an adventure I had been dreaming about for years. Etho Metho Tours and Treks was recommended to me by  Dr Mike Townsend. I met him just before the COVID epidemic through a mutual friend, he told me he had worked in Bhutan and that yes I could visit. I will be forever grateful to Ms Sonam Gaga for her support and patience during the planning of this trip, without her help this adventure wouldn’t have happened. She was so  understanding during the struggle I had sending the payment for this visit from my bank in England, she also made sure I had all the paper work I needed to enter Bhutan and advised on medication, weather conditions and codes of conduct. When I arrived in Paro I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I was met and given the warmest of welcomes by my guide Chenco and my driver Karma. During my eight days in Bhutan I travelled to so many stunning locations, meting people from diverse walks of life. I have learned an incredible amount about the history, culture, the fauna  and flora of the beautiful country of Bhutan from my extremely knowledgeable guide Chenco. Every day was organised all I had to do was enjoy. Nothing was to much trouble for my guide and driver, stopping frequently to take photographs, making sure I had water and the best of all helping me to make the climb up to The Tigers Nest Leaving Bhutan I was brought to tears by the kind words of my guide wishing me a good and happy  life. Thank you all for treating me well and making me feel blessed.