Perched in the Himalayas on the ancient Silk Road between Tibet and India, the small kingdom of Bhutan has always been wrapped in mystery. It used its commanding geomorphology as a barrier against the world. It only opened to foreign visitors as recently as 1974.

It was my pleasure to talk about this wonderful country I recently explored. The lecture was insightful. As long as it lasted, the Friends of the Ecali Club and I were immersed in gorgeous landscapes, temple-studded valleys, mist-shrouded pine forests, dzong fortresses and undulating mountain ranges.

It was a dreamy journey for our eyes, a unique journey to get to know hidden gems, real jewels of Bhutanese history and Buddhist art to enrich our cultural knowledge.

A heartfelt thank you to the management of the Ecali Club, which is the first country club in Greece.

The author at the Gangtey Lodge, perched above the Phobjikha Valley, Bhutan

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