We set out on the Barkhor path—called the pilgrimage circuit—a walkway that encircles the Jokhang Temple. It is the most revered religious structure in Tibet. With its beautiful golden roof, the temple is four stories tall and covers about 75,000
Unfiltered:Get to know a bit more about me.
A born risk-taker, Ellie Dias, has had a quest-driven, adventurous spirit since childhood. She is always searching for new experiences to quench her over-the-top curiosity about the world around her. From daring and energetic escapades as a youth, to challenging
Tiger’s Nest Monastery
The photo is a picture of me on my way up to Tiger’s Nest Monastery 10,000 feet above sea level. “At the start of the first trail, you have the option of going all the way up by foot, which
“Wilbraham woman details life lessons through travels.”
Page 14______________The Wilbraham-Hampden TIMES_______________ May 18, 2017 ARTS & LIFESTYLES Wilbraham woman details life lessons through travels By Tyler S. Witkop Staff Writer Always fascinated with the Buddhist traditions of the Himalayas, Ellie Dias set out to explore the
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A baby elephant, polite underwear, and a Thai t-shirt all in one night! When people plan trips, their course is usually more or less on target. Not mine. Despite being a manic perfectionist, and one of the best planners in
Saved by a business card!
Who does an illegal U-turn without checking to see if a cruiser is directly behind you? ME! Within seconds of the turn, the flashing lights go on and the siren blasts. Sitting in the car with my head down, I begin
Packing for the Himalayas
“Be Prepared” ~ Boy Scout motto When I received the three separate ten-page documents about what to expect and what to bring on my adventure in Bhutan, Nepal, and Tibet, I had my work cut out for me. I approached
“The long awaited elephant ride.”
“In the jungle, the mighty jungle, the lion sleeps tonight” ~ “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” by Linda Solomon At last, the long-awaited Elephant Safari Ride, where I will see lions, and tigers, and what, oh my! I have a dramatic vision
“The People of Bhutan—Rituals and Reverence”
With Dawa driving, we leave Paro and head to Thimpu, the capital of Bhutan. We come to a pine-covered hillside bisected by a cluster of white prayer flags on huge vertical bamboo poles being erected by dozens of locals. Someone
“Squatter Anxiety”
Pit Toilets As we near the car, my GI tract starts making some unpleasant announcements. I need to find a bathroom, and soon. My guide, Yeshey, points to a cement wall a short distance up a grass hill. I bite