Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Bhutan Boys

I love this photo from National Geographic (yes, I've been reading in the bathroom). The caption reads:
Bhutan Novices at the Dechen Phodrang monastic school in Thimphu hear the dinner bell and come running. More than 400 boys attend the academy, where a typical day of study stretches from 5 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

That is one h*ll of a long school day, no wonder they're running to dinner. But look at their faces. They look truly happy. I bet they're learning good stuff, important things for the soul.

6 comments:

Joanna Jenkins said...

That's a very good point Diane. I bet they're learning good stuff too. It's a great pic.

xo

furiousBall said...

i love that this same scene in America could only be reproduced if there were free Wii games at the bottom of the mountain

www.mariankihogo.com said...

That is a stunning, wonderfully captured photo and yes they look so happy.
Wonderful inspiration
big kiss
xx
marian

Miss Yvonne said...

If I got to wear a big flowy bedsheet like that all day, I'd be happy too. I mean, no zippers, no snaps, no cinched waist? Awesome.

Don said...

Boys will be boys!

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