Himalaya
Day 111: Sharma Zampa to Paro
Recording a breakfast interview with Doje at our camp at Sharma Zampa. The local cows can’t wait for us to strike camp so they can carry on grazing.

'16th century, 17th century. I think there were nine invasions. And we trashed them!'
Doje shakes his head with relish, as if it had all happened yesterday.
'We sent them back. We sent them back!'
A herd of cows is crossing the river towards us. I think this verdant bank where we camped must be their grazing ground, for, once here, they tuck into whatever doesn't have a tent on top of it, including my jacket. The women who keep an eye on them are a feisty pair. While one looks through Nigel's camera in wonderment, another attacks one of our horsemen after he's made a joke about her, grabbing at his crutch, shrieking with laughter and revealing a perfect set of totally black teeth.
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PALIN'S GUIDES
- Series: Himalaya
- Chapter: Day 111: Sharma Zampa to Paro
- Country/sea: Bhutan
- Place: Sharma Zampa
- Book page no: 254
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