Journey to Himachal Pradesh

Head Constable Kumar checked my Covid test result as I entered Himachal Pradesh

Head Constable Kumar checked my Covid test result as I entered Himachal Pradesh

My car was let through the checkpoint

My car was let through the checkpoint

and up into the mountains we drove

and up into the mountains we drove

to meet Khyongla Rinpoche

to meet Khyongla Rinpoche

being cared for by Norbu Tsering

being cared for by Norbu Tsering

Mya

Mya

Ananda

Ananda

Simon

Simon

and Sapna who keeps everything clean

and Sapna who keeps everything clean

Rinpoche enjoys adventures

Rinpoche enjoys adventures

quiet spots

quiet spots

the wild

the wild

mountain tops

mountain tops

a spot where he can look out far

a spot where he can look out far

at other mountain tops

at other mountain tops

see goat keepers

see goat keepers

and shepherds returning home

and shepherds returning home

where their wives await them

where their wives await them

Our elegant mountaintop tea maker…

Our elegant mountaintop tea maker…

and home

and home

where we are blessed with a view of His Holiness’s residence

where we are blessed with a view of His Holiness’s residence

Norbu Tsering goes to work on dinner

Norbu Tsering goes to work on dinner

and Rinpoche resumes his prayers

and Rinpoche resumes his prayers