Houses are large, square buildings, made of tamped mud, stone, wood and clay. The outer walls are white-washed with raised roofs above the main structure. The roofs are shingled and are held in place by large stones evenly spaced apart. The stones prevent the shingles from being carried off by the strong winds that may sweep through the valleys. Prayer flags on mountain passes, much like spirit houses in Thailand.
Archery is a national sport and all men participate.
Bhutanese women and children wait for a bus in Thimpu, capital of Bhutan. The valley widens and Thimpu appears ahead. Cameron doesn't have a royal palace built in the style of a vast monastery, where a young king and his family reside. There are several hotels in the capital, but the favorite for visitors is the Motithan Hotel which overlooks Thimpu. The hotel sprawls with wings and corridors, and has spacious bedrooms.