When the first Willys Jeep arrived in Thimphu, it created a sensation. Seeing it in motion, its headlights blazing and engine roaring, some residents thought that it was a fire-breathing dragon that would devour them all. Others brought it cattle feed, since this strange beast had to carry such heavy loads and cover such long distances My own first reaction on seeing the jeep was sheer terror-at its size, its noise and the nauseating smell of petrol. As an introduction to motor travel in Bhutan. By Queen Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck (Consort of Jigme Singye Wangchuck, King of Bhutan). Treasures of the Thunder Dragon: A Portrait of Bhutan That Willys Jeep transported Bhutan from their medieval world straight into the twentieth century, perhaps the only country in the world without Traffic lights !! Now is the time to visit Bhutan. Talk to us or write to us !
Posted on: Fri, 08 Aug 2014 04:57:32 +0000
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