Reminiscing an odyssey to Kheng, Zhemgang

Zhemgang Central School - A

                                              On 1st March, 2013 after appearing RCSE, me and my wife headed towards Zhemgang from Thimphu. It was 5:30 am when we started from my sister's place. The moment I got placed in Zhemgang, my zeal to teach future generations diminished. But i had no choice then to move as if i was jubilant over my placement. But i was quite happy to have my wife placed in same Dzongkhag. The most baffling moment was that three of us (me, my wife & driver ) are new to those places after Trongsa town. We climbed up hills, crossed enormous by pass and straddled through mighty holes and treacherous road along the high way.

Zhemgang Dzong

 We came across exquisite views and also turbulent times through dampen and lengthy road. I thought that, now its very close to Zhemgang after reaching Trongsa town but we were still 5 hours behind when I realize now. We were looking at each other after every few hours and i could surmise from their faces what they were thinking about - reaching destination. I could see her eyes filled with tears and completely frustrated. It was almost 7 pm when we reached near Wangdigang and I saw a light perched on a hill and i couldn't distinguish between a star and a home light. It was a street light fixed behind Zhemgang Dzong. Finally we thought we are nearing but it took so long to reach Zhemgang town. Then we reached town after torment journey which took almost 14 hours.                                                            Sadly without a notice we were at the end of the town within few minutes.                                                          You can think of how big the town is.

Our turbulent times bestowed us with good memories and being placed in Zhemgang is a bliss. Inquisitive place has showered me with pithy discoveries and life long lessons. Now I am acquainted and fallen in love with this place, I will definitely have sublime memories to narrate someday somewhere. When I came to Zhemgang, I had agonizing and sorrowful feelings and with deep reverence when I leave this place i will have similar emotions.