From Barbara:

Hello everybody. We are in shangrila!!(AKA BHUTAN) Even the airport was like a fairy tale. The buildings are ornate the people welcoming, the weather perfect!(Holly - we got your doll made by students in a school for the disabled. It's very special) This is the first time in years that I feel almost no stress. Rachel got the same sickness I did, one day later, but with a Cipro and one dose of immodiaum each we are full of piss and vinegar and having an amazing experiencel It is an awesome place to be-people are happy smailing children are children, the air is clean, the food delicious, we hike miles every day, we get full of mud and smiles. Our guide is a devout Buddist and we have learned so much about Buddism. We have attended rituals, have been to Buddist University, schools, have earned all about prayer flags and mantras. We could stay here forever.