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Living TRAVEL |
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| Thimphu - the capital (page 1 of 5) | |
 The setting of Thimphu in the foothills of the Himalayas | |
 The main street of Thimphu | |
 The crossroads traffic policeman (there are no traffic lights in Bhutan), and below | |
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 Our hotel in Thimphu, with typical outside decorations | |
 Typical apartments | |
 Rice fields on the outskirts of the town - a typical valley view in Bhutan | |
 Traditional bridge in the foreground, with the new market behind (with its array of solar panels); the current Thimphu market has the blue tarpaulins in the middle right | |
 The above bridge has a full complement of prayer flags | |
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Most wear traditional dress and jewellery,
especially older people | |
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The Market in Thimphu | |
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