Dear all,

I hope that you all enjoyed the special day yesterday.

I live in Kathmandu and am planning my summer break. Initially I was thinking of planning a trip to Bodh Gaya and then on to one or more of the north Indian hill-stations, perhaps Simla, and possibly on to Dharamsala. But of course July will be very hot and right in the middle of the monsoon. Then I thought of Bhutan, but I am advised that it is very expensive and one can only visit there ina quite restricted fashion. Finally yesterday I questioned myself whether I was right to rule out Tibet. I have always said that i will only go to Tibet when i can carry a picture of His Holiness, but part of me dearly wants to visit to see for myself. I spoke to a Tibetan Lama (thangka painter) here today and he said "why not?".
I wish I knew what His Holiness would advise. Anyone any comments?
Yours in the Dharma,
Mark