THE TIGER'S NEST MONASTERY

Location, location, location...

The Tiger’s Nest Monastry in Bhutan

The Taktshang Goemba, also known as the Tiger’s Nest Monastry, is one of the most famous monasteries in Bhutan, a landlocked nation in South Asia.

This Buddhist monastery was built in 1692, on steep cliffs outside of the village Paro, and is situated 2,300 feet above the valley below. Unfortunately the monastery suffered a fire in 1998. Old photographs and diaries were used to recreate the monastery to its original glory.

Unless you are a Buddhist Monk, you will need special permission to visit the monastery. Often, you can get rather close to the monastery, but entering this sacred building is usually out of the question. Climbing to the monastery is on foot or by mule.

CHINA'S UNUSUAL FASHION SHOW

Condoms make a fashion statement

While surfing the net, I came across these cool pics of 'condom-outfits'...for those like me out there, who missed the whole buzz...read on.

At the 4th China Reproductive Health New Technologies and Products Expo in Beijing July 11, 2007, models paraded outfits made out of condoms of all colour, shapes and sizes. Assesories included anything from hats to lollipops. Outfits varied from bikini's to wedding gowns.

The condoms used is from the Guilin Latex Factory, China’s largest condom manufacturer. The goal of the parade is to promote the use of condoms in the fight against HIV/AIDS.

For more unusual uses of codoms see:
CARL DIONISIO'S UNUSUAL BUNGEE JUMP

TIGERS SWIMMING WITH THEIR HUMAN FRIENDS

Playfull kittens!

Animal expert Dr Bhagavan Antle taught the tigers to swim at his sanctuary in Miami.

One-year-old tigers Balavan, Bali and Oden love splashing about in the pool with their handlers, despite weighing in at 14 stones and measuring 6ft 6in, they reach gently for their human friends.

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