Jokhang1

Lhasa - the rooftop of the world

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October 21st 2006
Left from the tiny Shangri-la airport in western China, hoping to get an eyeful of the Himalayas as we flew over - no chance, too cloudy! Lots of other travellers on the flight and we all had a good chat and gave our opinions about my partner's latest condition. Ranging from dysentry to giardia, it was fortunate her fellow yanks Mike (doctor) and Sherri (pharmacist) were there to reassure her. Th ... read more

Asia » China » Tibet » Lhasa

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For centuries China stood as a leading civilization, outpacing the rest of the world in the arts and sciences, but in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the country was beset by civil unrest, major famines, military defeats, and foreign occupation. A... ... read more