Texas De-feeted

Ya'll might've thought that ever since I landed back on American soil, I had nothing more to blog about, since I'm no longer in an exotic country marveling at the strange customs of the natives. Well, actually, I've been finding American culture pretty remarkable ever since I got back - that's what I love about traveling: it de-naturalizes all that I tend to take for granted - but that's commentary for another day.

It's boots that brought me back to the blog. The Associated Press reveals the surprising link between Bhutan and Texas, both of which are taking part in the Smithsonian Folklife Festival for the next two weeks: it's BOOTS! The Governor of Texas admitted that he was "de-feeted" by His Majesty the King of Bhutan, who no doubt was wearing a Royal version these beauties.

Further, the Bhutanese temple, built by the Bhutanese especially for the Folklife Festival, will be reassembled in El Paso after the Festival, while it will fit in nicely with the other Bhutanese architecture in the neighborhood.

The Bhutan-Texas connection. Hereditary dynasties. Red-roofed architecture. Fancy boots. Next thing you know, W. will become a Buddhist. Just remember, you read it here first!