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Dream Trip 2008: JanuaryAp Karma's Melodramatic moment at Tiger's Nest
By: wkposner
Submitted: Jan 15, '08
Great Travel Moment This photo was taken at the last viewing point on our hike to Tiger's Nest, a monastery perched on a 900 foot cliff in Bhutan. My husband and I are both afraid of heights and the next part of the path to reaching the monastery from this viewing point involves sheer drops, narrow paths and lots of tourists traversing to and fro. We were probably the youngest tourists (honeymooners) by 30 years and felt quite ridiculous standing there pale with fear as troops of senior citizens passed us on their return from the monastery. One older gentleman told us we would regret not completing the hike, he told us that he has a fear of heights and only has one functioning eye so his depth perspective is not so great. After hearing this, we were inspired to muster up some courage and finish our pilgrimage. |
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Comments (21)
LOL! He's holding a disposable water bottle! Beautiful picture. Glad you found the courage to finish your trek.
photo_hog
Great shot and a good story. I would be frightened too, hope it was worthy every terrifying step.
SunDapple
WOW, what a beautiful and scary picture. How did they build that monestary???
Julib
It's so nice to hear people go on honeymooons other than Hawaii, etc.. This picture is amazing!!!!!!! Bhutan has always been on my list and even more so now!
Melanie7877
Now, that's a memorable honeymoon! Congratulations.
elaineroach
Breath-taking view.
ho_frederick
cool
ronjung
Love this! What a great shot and terrific memory.
LadyOLeisure
Absolutely breathtaking!
princesscurley
We are still afraid of heights - unfortunately. It was worth every moment of torture though. Bhutan is pretty inaccessible, perhaps that dissuades younger travelers? Additionally, the government levies heavy taxes on travelers in order to support their economy.
wkposner
fantastic!
Nadine1
mrO It looks like a fairy tale photo
Marciaroseoreilly3639
it looks like a fairy tale photo
Marciaroseoreilly3639
very cool!
peachesn24
Fabulous shot!
caramia732
Exciting as it can ever get.
tqwmtisle
What a perch!
mike_duell
so was it worth it and are you still afraid of heights?
mk8
why were most of the pilgrims seniors?
mk8
beautiful shot, inspiring story
mk8
beautiful picture
splovesjk