A Memorable Trip to Bhutan
I have been to many places in my life. In fact, I’ve been to more than 100 countries on all seven continents! When I was appointed medical director of a hospital in Ontario, I knew in that moment that God was rewarding me with the possibility of travel. And I knew that I wanted to take advantage of that opportunity. There are many beautiful countries in the world, especially the South Asian countries along the Himalayas. I had already visited extensively in India and Nepal, but I really wanted to visit Bhutan. Without a doubt, Bhutan was something special and I will never forget my time there. It’s a very difficult country to visit. Unlike Thailand, which is very commercial and open to many visitors from around the world, Bhutan has taken steps to preserve its culture. One of those steps has been to restrict international visitors to just 3,000 people each year. In 1998, I managed to get my visa, and I began preparations for this special trip. Bhutan, also known as “The Last Sh...