![Villages and rice terraces at the start of the hike to the Temple of the Divine Madman](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120441385.j7VVNDiR.Bhutan20091743.jpg) Villages and rice terraces at the start of the hike to the Temple of the Divine Madman |
![Lobesa - the village where we started our hike](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120441386.L9uT6uVd.Bhutan20091744.jpg) Lobesa - the village where we started our hike |
![Dragon painted on a house in Lobesa, Bhutan](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120441387.ZoPKh6v3.Bhutan20091746.jpg) Dragon painted on a house in Lobesa, Bhutan |
![One of the cruder phallus paintings - Lobeysa](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120441388.dRUQFT2d.Bhutan20091747.jpg) One of the cruder phallus paintings - Lobeysa |
![Bhutanese fertility symbol - a giant erect ejaculating penis painted on a house](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120441389.XHhDav94.Bhutan20091749.jpg) Bhutanese fertility symbol - a giant erect ejaculating penis painted on a house |
![Dennis and the Big One](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120441390.6ihIdOgh.Bhutan20091750.jpg) Dennis and the Big One |
![House in Lobesa painted with traditional symbols](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120441391.vYhq97fr.Bhutan20091751.jpg) House in Lobesa painted with traditional symbols |
![A pair of phalluses on either side of the front door](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120441392.UQGMh0OM.Bhutan20091752.jpg) A pair of phalluses on either side of the front door |
![The erect penis is believed to drive away the evil eye](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120441393.sKZlVY2V.Bhutan20091753.jpg) The erect penis is believed to drive away the evil eye |
![Traditional Bhutanese house, Lobeysa](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120441394.eWR4GRs5.Bhutan20091754.jpg) Traditional Bhutanese house, Lobeysa |
![The phallus paintings in Bhutan have their origin at the nearby Chimi Lhakhang, the Temple of the Divine Madman](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120441395.lvROoY2W.Bhutan20091755.jpg) The phallus paintings in Bhutan have their origin at the nearby Chimi Lhakhang, the Temple of the Divine Madman |
![Garuda eating a snake (naga), another painting to protect the home](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120441396.W9ZcB5Wq.Bhutan20091756.jpg) Garuda eating a snake (naga), another painting to protect the home |
![Monk and traditional house, Lobesa](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120441397.BRSatqwc.Bhutan20091758.jpg) Monk and traditional house, Lobesa |
![Traditional houses are built without a single nail](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120441398.kO9NCqdr.Bhutan20091759.jpg) Traditional houses are built without a single nail |
![Bhutanese phallus painting](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120441399.PUR1wckD.Bhutan20091760.jpg) Bhutanese phallus painting |
![In addition to the paintings, wooden phalluses (lingam) are placed around the house](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120441400.UjIomjc4.Bhutan20091762.jpg) In addition to the paintings, wooden phalluses (lingam) are placed around the house |
![Buddhist text, Lobesa](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120441402.ZLKZyhiq.Bhutan20091766.jpg) Buddhist text, Lobesa |
![A touristy restaurant at the start of the trek to Chimi Lhangkhang](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120441403.InGl5q62.Bhutan20091768.jpg) A touristy restaurant at the start of the trek to Chimi Lhangkhang |
![Rice in the field](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120441404.fvaABRWN.Bhutan20091769.jpg) Rice in the field |
![Dennis in a field of rice](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120441479.4n6p0P2b.Bhutan20091770.jpg) Dennis in a field of rice |
![In the rice fields near Lobesa](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120441484.oiNqAaVM.Bhutan20091772.jpg) In the rice fields near Lobesa |
![The next village across the rice fields](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120441486.2mQPNut3.Bhutan20091774.jpg) The next village across the rice fields |
![Vine with a yellow flower](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120441489.moanoXW9.Bhutan20091775.jpg) Vine with a yellow flower |
![Dennis likes yellow](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120441493.gTBRxubA.Bhutan20091777.jpg) Dennis likes yellow |
![The rice harvest has begun - early October](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120441491.Fgsadai0.Bhutan20091776.jpg) The rice harvest has begun - early October |
![Path through the rice fields](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120441496.VC0eUv80.Bhutan20091778.jpg) Path through the rice fields |
![Village on the way to the Temple of the Divine Madman](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120441498.IUK6AaDW.Bhutan20091779.jpg) Village on the way to the Temple of the Divine Madman |
![Bhutan is not self-sufficient in rice production - the balance is imported from India](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120441501.p3SkVFkD.Bhutan20091780.jpg) Bhutan is not self-sufficient in rice production - the balance is imported from India |
![This region of Bhutan produced two rice crops per year](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120441502.ZCzEceKW.Bhutan20091781.jpg) This region of Bhutan produced two rice crops per year |
![A stupa with prayer wheels set among the rice fields](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120441506.wE29PsWu.Bhutan20091783.jpg) A stupa with prayer wheels set among the rice fields |
![Stupa enroute to Chimi Lhakhang](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120441509.cjbjhAU7.Bhutan20091784.jpg) Stupa enroute to Chimi Lhakhang |
![Corn growing alongside the rice](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120441512.Bb4quPeQ.Bhutan20091786.jpg) Corn growing alongside the rice |
![Rice planted at two different times on adjacent fields](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120441513.v6jAUnFd.Bhutan20091788.jpg) Rice planted at two different times on adjacent fields |
![It's a bit cloudy but good for walking](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120441516.fnJjz8vD.Bhutan20091789.jpg) It's a bit cloudy but good for walking |
![Dennis in Bhutan](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120441518.RaGs5Kvg.Bhutan20091790.jpg) Dennis in Bhutan |
![Starting the short climb up to the Temple of the Divine Madman](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120441520.bHjzMcYM.Bhutan20091791.jpg) Starting the short climb up to the Temple of the Divine Madman |
![The house could use a whitewash](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120441523.xnp2Eajh.Bhutan20091792.jpg) The house could use a whitewash |
![Steps carved from a tree trunk leading to the second floor of a house](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120441525.hcgNtFgh.Bhutan20091794.jpg) Steps carved from a tree trunk leading to the second floor of a house |
![Chimi Lhakhang - the Temple of the Divine Madman](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120441685.sdBOPZX3.Bhutan20091803.jpg) Chimi Lhakhang - the Temple of the Divine Madman |
![The temple was built in 1499 by the 14th Drukpa on a site blessed by Drukpa Kinley, the Divine Madman](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120441687.ETrCAhnB.Bhutan20091804.jpg) The temple was built in 1499 by the 14th Drukpa on a site blessed by Drukpa Kinley, the Divine Madman |
![Large prayer wheel, Chimi Lhakhang](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120441527.NW875o0n.Bhutan20091801.jpg) Large prayer wheel, Chimi Lhakhang |
![The Divine Madman (1455-1529) founded Chimi Lhakhang in 1499](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120441709.tT99khis.Bhutan20091819.jpg) The Divine Madman (1455-1529) founded Chimi Lhakhang in 1499 |
![Dennis at the Temple of the Divine Madman](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120441683.t1ksusA1.Bhutan20091802.jpg) Dennis at the Temple of the Divine Madman |
![Women sought out the Divine Madman for a blessing in the form of sex](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120441702.u5gZuM9q.Bhutan20091815.jpg) Women sought out the Divine Madman for a blessing in the form of sex |
![Window, Chimi Lhakhang](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120441699.RYBELs1h.Bhutan20091813.jpg) Window, Chimi Lhakhang |
![Dennis - Chimi Lhakhang](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120441689.c4vWErSp.Bhutan20091806.jpg) Dennis - Chimi Lhakhang |
![Me and Dennis at the Temple of the Divine Madman](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120488042.iwoB2qj4.PA020133.JPG) Me and Dennis at the Temple of the Divine Madman |
![Dragon shaped spout on the corner of the temple roof](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120441690.6jhzmij1.Bhutan20091807.jpg) Dragon shaped spout on the corner of the temple roof |
![Doorway - Chimi Lhakhang](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120441692.xoh9HBBe.Bhutan20091808.jpg) Doorway - Chimi Lhakhang |
![Prayer Wheel and a painting of Namthosey, the gold king of the north, who holds a mongoose and victory banner](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120441693.KHq4gvHy.Bhutan20091810.jpg) Prayer Wheel and a painting of Namthosey, the gold king of the north, who holds a mongoose and victory banner |
![The mongoose held in the hand of Namthosey, the Guardian King of the North](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120441695.C0tT11wf.Bhutan20091811.jpg) The mongoose held in the hand of Namthosey, the Guardian King of the North |
![Dragon hammed out of metal](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120441697.6IQ1oznf.Bhutan20091812.jpg) Dragon hammed out of metal |
![Door with a painting of the Khorlo, or Wheel of Life](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120441701.LRmpYj2u.Bhutan20091814.jpg) Door with a painting of the Khorlo, or Wheel of Life |
![Prayer wheels at the Temple of the Divine Madman](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120441704.QUYhojZX.Bhutan20091816.jpg) Prayer wheels at the Temple of the Divine Madman |
![Thunpa Punzhi - the Four Harmonious Friends](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120441707.rxDrSy7P.Bhutan20091818.jpg) Thunpa Punzhi - the Four Harmonious Friends |
![Respect age, be selfless and help others](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120441706.QAQmp28J.Bhutan20091817.jpg) Respect age, be selfless and help others |
![View of the villages and rice fields from the hilltop temple](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120441711.LeWP3E5n.Bhutan20091821.jpg) View of the villages and rice fields from the hilltop temple |
![Hiking back down through the fields and villages](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120441713.Vj3vXfW7.Bhutan20091824.jpg) Hiking back down through the fields and villages |
![Rice terraces around Lobesa](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120441714.tsTYKu9g.Bhutan20091827.jpg) Rice terraces around Lobesa |
![Path back to the village of Lobesa](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120441716.AYU6Gr3N.Bhutan20091828.jpg) Path back to the village of Lobesa |
![Path along an irrigation canal](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120465840.wCpZSHod.Bhutan20091829.jpg) Path along an irrigation canal |
![Hiking through the rice fields back from Chimi Lhakhang](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120465841.CkbtfAKj.Bhutan20091831.jpg) Hiking through the rice fields back from Chimi Lhakhang |
![Villagers passing through the fields](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120465842.8uEPOaMw.Bhutan20091834.jpg) Villagers passing through the fields |
![Looking back, Chimi Lhakhang is on the hillside beyond the village](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120465843.AnJ8OPfh.Bhutan20091836.jpg) Looking back, Chimi Lhakhang is on the hillside beyond the village |
![Even without the temple, the pastoral setting is very pleasant](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120465844.jgxfSNvF.Bhutan20091837.jpg) Even without the temple, the pastoral setting is very pleasant |
![Stupa in the rice fields around Lobesa](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120465845.W5v6MyW5.Bhutan20091838.jpg) Stupa in the rice fields around Lobesa |
![Rice Harvest, Bhutan](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120465846.5bb5pZvI.Bhutan20091839.jpg) Rice Harvest, Bhutan |
![A cow in the freshly harvested field](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120465847.d8wx15QF.Bhutan20091841.jpg) A cow in the freshly harvested field |
![Bhutan farming village at harvest time](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120465848.Lr77kamX.Bhutan20091842.jpg) Bhutan farming village at harvest time |
![Rice harvest, Bhutan](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120465849.9v4FAzoM.Bhutan20091845.jpg) Rice harvest, Bhutan |
![Tie your shoe laces!](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120465850.VoeAYQc3.Bhutan20091846.jpg) Tie your shoe laces! |
![Cornfield, Lobesa](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120465851.IpdrrxvG.Bhutan20091847.jpg) Cornfield, Lobesa |
![Arriving back at Lobesa with its welcoming restaurant](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120465852.juDGDKQn.Bhutan20091852.jpg) Arriving back at Lobesa with its welcoming restaurant |
![Lobesa's tourist restaurant](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120465853.YBbMnfHj.Bhutan20091853.jpg) Lobesa's tourist restaurant |
![The road to Punakha](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120465854.VkPENRjM.Bhutan20091856.jpg) The road to Punakha |
![Terraced rice fields on the higher slopes](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120465855.Ctg8g9u3.Bhutan20091857.jpg) Terraced rice fields on the higher slopes |
![Bhutanese village - Lobesa](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120465856.x80J8fDI.Bhutan20091859.jpg) Bhutanese village - Lobesa |
![Restaurant view - Lobesa](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120465857.jq7PZ7If.Bhutan20091860.jpg) Restaurant view - Lobesa |
![A couple of village dogs, Lobesa](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120465858.AniaT8W0.Bhutan20091861.jpg) A couple of village dogs, Lobesa |
![Gay Restaurant Cum Bar - Bhutan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/145588751.ISZ30D6C.164755239.JPEG) Gay Restaurant Cum Bar - Bhutan |
![After hiking to the Temple of the Divine Madman, we continue our drive to Punakha](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120468983.ouEGauxa.Bhutan20091864.jpg) After hiking to the Temple of the Divine Madman, we continue our drive to Punakha |
![Leaving the rice fields of Lobesa behind driving on the road north to Punakha](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120468985.pRK5KjgL.Bhutan20091866.jpg) Leaving the rice fields of Lobesa behind driving on the road north to Punakha |