Bhutan Day 8 Gangtey

Bhutan Day 8 Gangtey - Paro

This is the place we stayed at Gangtey, a hotel constructed mainly using wood. It's located on a high slope overseeing the wet land, sun rise is beautiful, able to see bird and crane flying across the wet land. The air is cold and feel so good taking a hot bath. Thanks to the fireplace which keep the room warm. Today we will be moving back to Paro, getting ready for the Tiger's nest.

The first floor of the middle potion is the reception, above it is the dining area. The left and right wing are the room.

The metal pot on top of the fire place is used to boil water and the water does help to keep the air moist in the dry winter.

During breakfast, I took some photos kittens playing in the dining room. They gathered around the huge fireplace in the middle of the dining room to keep themselves warm. Seem like they are use to the heat, they got real close to it.

Today is a long journey back to Paro. Managed to get back the hotel around evening time, in time for dinner. Had an early rest, and looking forward to trek up to the Tiger's nest tomorrow. Good night.

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