Beautiful Bhutanese

I look into the eyes of the Bhutanese, and even though many are strangers to me, I sense familiarity. Sometimes people stare at me, perplexed. Perhaps they are seeing a young woman with white colored skin for the very first time, or perhaps they are wondering what purpose I am fulfilling here in Bhutan. Others smile gently at me, as if they are welcoming me and acknowledging my stay in their precious land. I'd like to share with you a few of my favorite photos of children, families, and villagers whom I've come across during my travels in Bhutan. The beautiful faces of the Bhutanese express a gentle form of kindness and warmth, inspiring me to search inside for the ability to share that same beauty ...