How fun is this planning stuff! I've been studying the culture and history of Tibet for about three months in preparation for this voyage. Now, I am down to the last minute planning of local tours and hotel reservations. If a person had a life, they would miss all the excitement. The more I read and plan, the more I look forward to this wonderous adventure. Thanks for coming along! Look for my new post in a day or so with my new itinerary! Ciao, Morningstar [View Full Entry]

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March 7 - April 29 Arrive Chengdu direct from LA Do Land Cruiser Overland Trip from Chengdu to Lhasa Arrive in Lhasa in time for Butter Lamp Festival on March 26th Tour Lhasa, work in orphanage, depart from Nepal THINGS TO SEE LHASA AND SURROUNDING Lhasa Proper Potala Palace Jokhang Monastery Barkhor Butter Lamp Festival Norbulingka Ramoche Temple - debating monks Lhasa Outskirts Drepung Monastery Chupsang nunnery Sera Monastery (minibus) see Monks debate between 3-5 most days Optional Tours from Lhasa Two-Three Day Tours 1. Namtzo Lake, Reting Monastery 2. Drigun [View Full Entry]

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