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The whole experience of the climb and seeing the beautiful monastery had

us all bubbling over with enthusiasm as we descended in laughter and joy.

Less than 50 feet from the bottom of the trail where our van awaited us, I

got to talking too enthusiastically, forgot about my footing, and slipped on a
very muddy patch in the path, twisting my ankle really badly.

I gimped my way to the van and Kay used more of her first aid materials to

bind my ankle, hoping to reduce the swelling that was sure to come. I took

aspirin and kept the hiking boot on, again with the hope that the swelling

would be less. Then we drove on into Thimphu for more sightseeing. I wish I

could report that my inattention was no more troublesome than a little

discomfort and some slight puffiness but that would be less than candid.
Unfortunately, a very severe sprain was the result and the disability it

caused me continued throughout the trip. Walking up steps was actually the