Day 2 18:30, Thimpu
![Cleanest market ever](https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-hur02D66KCQ/S-WcQiERI_I/AAAAAAAAWVo/bY-dlZQjRoE/w640-h427-no/Bhutan%2B-%2BDay%2B2%2B-%2B%282%29.jpg)
After breakfast, we checked out the Centenary Farmer’s market in Thimpu that sells cereals, vegetables, meat & fresh farm items on Sundays. BAFRA, or Bhutan Agriculture & Food Regulatory Authority ensures hygiene in the market; I remember seeing their agents vigilant at the airport for any unwanted living plant/animal brought into Bhutan. We also checked out the black-market on the other side of the river which sells antiques – few of them sealed which can be officially carried out of the country.
![View from a Thimpu peak](https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-PmEhfLQfyfU/S-Wc2KB1qAI/AAAAAAAAWVo/-hIEodcGLOM/w640-h427-no/Bhutan%2B-%2BDay%2B2%2B-%2B%2826%29.jpg)
On our way to Thimpu-top, the 4th king’s modest motorcade passed by; our car waited for him to pass. Bhutan has had democratic monarchy backed by a constitution since 1907; the 1st king was the son of an eastern king who emerged strong & defeated the other two in the south & centre. The Royal family owns several businesses & the king is salaried; most luxury hotels, spas, trading businesses Continue reading Bhutan Diaries – Day 2: Around Thimpu