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When I travelled to the Kingdom of Bhutan in 2011 with Margrit Elliot, meals, hotels, in-country travel were included in the daily rate of $150.

Margrit, lives with her husband, Bruce, in La Conner.

She conducted medical missions, under a non -profit.

On our trip, we each carried a suitcase full of medical supplies.

Each item available over the counter here in the States.

In Bhutan, much needed, such as gauze.

Arriving from Bangkok, Thailand into Paro.

Destination of Thimphu with travels to Punakha and Bumthang.

Each hotel/resort destination offered delicious Bhutanese food.

Many d...