It's a go! I received word a few days ago that the Chinese government has lifted travel restrictions for foreigners into Tibet. Onward and upward, literally! I hope to see Lhasa and some monasteries and maybe get out in some more rural areas. I have no idea what to expect. [View Full Entry]

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Nepal! I am in the stages of planning this little excursion. On the agenda is Chitwan Park to see elephants and rhinos. Then a flight to see Everest....I ain't gonna climb it and since I am going to be in the neighbourhood, I feel I should at least see it. I am looking forward to Divali in Kathmandu. Then, Tibet. [View Full Entry]

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In late January of 2008, I felt that I should visit Tibet. And Nepal. And throw in India too. Why not, I was going to be in the area. So the research starts. The requisite readings of Lonely Planet. And a gazillion other pieces of material on where to go, what to see, what to eat, what not to eat, where to stay, etc. It was coming along swimmingly. Too good, in fact. In March there were political problems in Tibet. Of course, this was right after I had made contact with a tour agency to get me to Lhasa. Apparently, [View Full Entry]

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