Visit the The Temple of the Divine Madman. You can reach it by walking a half-hour from the main road in the Punakha valley. This is a must-see for women who are infertile, or for those just needing a good giggle. Although you should NEVER giggle on front of the main resident monk... you have been warned! Pay an offering and the ceremony begins. A monk made me bow to four corners and kneel before a giant covered phallus. I then had to drink three different liquids, one being an odd yellow water. I was given a small red book and told to pick a thread thus discovering my lucky number: 11. Another book showed the name of the baby girl I would bare within a year: Chimi Wongmo. And finally... I was whacked in the head with the Divine Madman's wooden phallus. Never fear guys, you'll get whacked too. A run around the temple with two more phallic symbols and the ceremony was complete. I was fertile! If you are lucky enough, a local might even carve you a lifelike wooden phallus.

If you visit a place called Gedu, try the noodles at a small eatery near the local bus stop. In fact, try Bhutanese noodles anywhere.

Take time to know the people. They have really nice "stories" to tell as long as you have time to listen! When you'll be in Jakar, Bhumtang, say hello to Kunzang Choden from Switzerland and the archaelogist team!

Contact Jamyang Tashi (yarab_t5000@yahoo.com), The best guide in Bhutan. Tiger Nest is amazing once you get up there and look back to the shrine. Have a spa treatment at Uma Paro.

I just would like to go there...