From the instant we landed in Bhutan, my brain was on overdrive. Everything was beautiful and new, and I wanted to soak up every detail. It felt incredibly overwhelming, in the exciting way that has come to define the experiences I cherish most. I wanted to stare at the Himalayas, learn Dzongkha (the national language), smile at everyone, spin every prayer wheel, learn about every Buddhist deity and historical figure, and most importantly, pet every dog. Buzzing. Eventually, I started to become familiar with a handful… Read More