Women's Heritage Walk

The key is really knowing yourself, knowing how to keep a positive mindset no matter what’s going on or what kind of day you’re having. - Cheryl Stearns, American skydiving champion
You will be happier if you give people a bit of your heart rather than a piece of your mind.

I just returned from an incredible time traveling and working in Fiji! The sights were breathtaking, from the crystal-clear waters to the lush green landscapes. The vibrant colors of the coral reefs and the stunning sunsets took my breath away. The smells of the fresh ocean breeze mixed with tropical flowers were intoxicating—and I live in Hawaii!
What truly made the experience unforgettable were the people. Everywhere I went, I was greeted with warm smiles and genuine kindness. The unique experiences, from participating in traditional Fijian ceremonies, dance, and song to exploring hidden gems off the beaten path, including zip lining and mud baths, and talking with a lady who had a significant stroke and then started an eco-friendly farm, enriched my journey in ways I couldn’t have imagined.
Traveling gives us so much more than just a change of scenery. It broadens our horizons, allowing us to see the world from different perspectives. It nurtures our sense of curiosity and adventure, and it helps us grow psychologically by pushing us out of our comfort zones. The memories and connections we make along the way remind us of the beauty and diversity of our world.
Feeling grateful for this incredible adventure and looking forward to many more!

What a wonderful time to be talking with the kids of Pelkhil School in Thimphu.

Met with the students of the Royal Thimphu College and gave a talk on building emotional resilience in this fast paced world.

Final day: And we depart Bhutan with so much memories for a lifetime. Our ladies had the best time in Bhutan.

Day8: Final day in Bhutan before we our ladies depart. We would like to thank for seamlessly organizing this trip to bond with our amazing ladies and taking care of everything. It was truly an enriching experience for all of us. Thank you for being a part of this journey.

Day 7: Unique Bhutanese experience.

Day 7: Hike to Taktshang aka Tiger’s nest.

Day 7: And we made it to the most awaited part of our trip, the Taktsang aka Tiger’s nest in Paro. Our ladies are doing an amazing job. We have the best guide

Thank you for this amazing opportunity to witness such profound a profound meaning of life. Truly amazed.

The fresh breeze of mountain air, clear streams glittering under the golden rays of sunshine, trees and more trees, and the intermittent knell of a prayer wheel spinning with the attached blessings; to me, this is the essence of Bhutan. I remain grateful for the opportunity to have volunteered at the Psychiatric Unit in Thimphu for four months. This allowed me to be of service and to spend time getting familiar with the culture and heritage of this beautiful country.
Having worked in mental health for over thirty-five years, I was fascinated with Gross National Happiness. I did my due diligence to discover it was not just a transitory individual pursuit of making myself happy but was rooted in Wellness and all the areas required to truly find peace and contentment in our lives or Happiness. I am happy and excited to be back in Bhutan and give a talk on Emotional Resilience to the students of . Read more on my website https://womensheritagewalk.com/why-bhutan-in-october-2023/

Day 7: A Sand Mandala is an ancient, sacred Tibetan Buddhist art form, which represents a perfect universe. The geometric patterns and colors represent a map to transform the ordinary human mind into an enlightened mind. The destruction of a sand mandala is a metaphor for the impermanence of life and a means of releasing its healing power. During the closing ceremony, the sand is swept up and placed in an urn. The sand is carried to a nearby body of water, into which it is deposited.

Day 6: And that’s how we wrap our trekking adventure to the thousand lakes (Dagala) We are excited to be back in Thimphu town.

Day 6: It is believed that hoisting prayer flags on the mountain tops will spread goodwill and compassion throughout the universe. These flags are sacred and should be treated with respect.

Day 6: Look at our ladies go

Day 6: So much natural beauty in Bhutan. Our trek to the Dagala ends by witnessing the fall of the beautiful rhododendron flowers. Its truly said that there is something in the Bhutanese air.

Day 6: No hill too high for our ladies. Last day of our Dagala Trek and we are happier than ever.

For Jody, Shi and Wera ❤️

Day 5: Our ladies conquer the world 🤩 Almost done with Dagala trek.

Day 4: Rhododendron species we came across on the way to Dagala Trekking.

Day 4: Our ladies enjoying the trek so far, bonding with our Bhutanese ladies and collecting nothing but great memories.

Day 4: Trekking towards Dagala also known as the thousand lakes trek. Just so pleased with the serene nature and peaceful atmosphere. We love it here.

Day 3: Just amazing nature and a beautiful background and our ladies are rocking.

Day 3: The longest suspension bridge in Bhutan is located in Punakha.

Day 3: Our ladies try out the Traditional Bhutanese attire known as Kira for the ladies. Don't they look amazing and gorgeous?

Day 3: We can't miss the river rafting in the Female River that combines with the male river to make the Punatsang Chu.

Day 3: We had the most wonderful day in Punakha Dzong, the Winter residence of the Zhung Dratshang, the Central Monastic Body of Bhutan. An amazing architectural marvel.

Day 2: We planted native trees (wild cherry and dogwood) to offset our carbon footprint from this trip and aspire to take the good values from Bhutan. Thank you ladies

Day 2: Authentic Bhutanese lunch served in Traditional Bhutanese Mudpots and cutlery.

Day 2: We visited the Anim Dratshang (Buddhist Nunnery) at Punakha and made offerings for long life and peaceful minds.