Trains, tea and toilets in Tibet

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November 5th 2008

Published: November 16th 2008

Well, I made it back from my second epic adventure around China, and finally have found a moment to tell you the story of our Tibetan trials and tribulations. And of course show you a few more of some of the 1300 or so photos I managed to take in 3 weeks. If you have the time and patience, read on… The trip to Shanghai didn’t get off to the best start with fog delaying our departure, but as w... Read Full Entry

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I'm speechless at this view

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Ssshhh....

A glacier

Have you ever asked anyone to try and interpret a glacier through the medium of mime? The result can be quite amusing.

Gyantse

Gyantse is notable for its magnificent tiered Kumbum (literally, '100,000 images') of the Palcho Monastery, the largest chörten in Tibet.

Gyantse fortress

It is often referred to as the "Hero City" because during the British Younghusband expedition of 1904, the 500 soldiers of the Gyantse fort held the fort for several days before they were overcome by the British forces.

Tashilhunpo Monastery

Sand dunes on the hillside

I'd just like to point out to those on the trip who need glasses, I was right, it is sand!!!!

Chocks away

Lhasa airport runway, two weeks later it was covered in snow.

18th November 2008

Julian
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Mrs Li??? Mommy will be perplexed. Only Madame Wan in the family. Mainland Chinese women don't change their surname after marriage, so Mrs is not used.

18th November 2008

MaryK
Mary Kitchen

My humble apologies to Madame Wan
Please forgive my ignorance! I will change the text. I would not want to upset your lovely mother!

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