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Published: October 28th 2010
October 24th 2010
October 24th 2010
The decision to go to Tibet was a difficult one. On one hand we really wanted to see the culture and environment before it is completely changed, on the other hand, we weren't too keen on being forced onto a pre-arranged guided tour and given a carefully selected view of the country courtesy of the Chinese Government. In the end, our desire to see the country won and we signed up for a very typ... Read Full Entry
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A couple of mid 20 year olds, started this blog back in 2006. We left our homeland of New Zealand and set off on our trip of a lifetime.
These entries follow our travels from our New Zealand to London and back again. Total geeks - no Las Vegas or full moon parties here. We used '1001 Natural wonders' to plan our trips. Sometimes riding 5 hours on the back of a motorbike to see a waterfall or random rock formation.
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Walking with the pilgrims
Lhasa, Tibet
Pilgrim with prayer wheel
Typical street scene in Lhasa
Feeling a bit groggy outside Potala Palace
Former residence of the Dalai Lama.
Lake views
Pretty darn cold up here.
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Date: 5th May 2011
super!!
What a great blog and amazing adventure! I've been in Tibet 3 times and luckily never got sick like you. Glad you described the situation there: police everywhere, like if a war is going on. I visited before 2008 and it was different. What a shame! Thanks for the super entry.
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super!!
What a great blog and amazing adventure! I've been in Tibet 3 times and luckily never got sick like you. Glad you described the situation there: police everywhere, like if a war is going on. I visited before 2008 and it was different. What a shame! Thanks for the super entry.
From Blog: Seven days in Tibet (and one night in Tingri hospital)
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I appreciate your thoroughly written blog about Tibet and hope to visit next spring. Am sending you a message and hope you have time in the future to answer. Thank you! Unbelievable photos. OMG!
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