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On the raod...
Leaving Lhasa, we head up into the clouds on the way to Gyantse.
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On the road
some stretches of the road were over 4km above sea level... little bit...
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Yamdrok Lake
About an hour or two into the journey (from Lhasa to Gyantse) we...
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Tibetan Man
This guy had such an amazing face - full of character.
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Ice in the hills
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Scenery
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GYANTSE
One of Tibet's principal centres in the south. It is 4km above sea level.
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Dzong - Old Fort
Offered great views over the city, and had some interesting history rooms.
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Kumbum Chorten
The 10,000 Images Stupa. You can walk round each of the 9 levels...
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Slates
...with Tibetan writing.
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A side street
Interesting how the animals are kept so close to the houses, even in...
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SHIGATSE
An unusual building in the town.
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Rock paintings and writing
...on the road leading to the Monastery.
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Tashilhunpo Monastery
Was built in 1447 and is the seat of the Panchen Lama. Its a big...
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Young Monk
against a wall of Tibetan scripture.
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Young Monks
Curious at the attention of the Western tourists
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Young Monks
They had some interesting head gear, which I didn't see anywhere else in...
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Tea Time
After the young monks were called for a reading session, the elder...
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Musicians
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Paying Respects
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On the road
...to Nam-tso we passed another beautiful lake.
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Scenery
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Curiosity
At a food stop bt the side of the road, some lads took an interest in...
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Prayer Flags in the wind
We saw these flags at various points - usually at high points in the...
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Young Locals
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