A pilgrim on his way to Lhasa

This guy called to us just as we were about to drive off, he seemed quite happy to pose for us while we took his picture. His smile, despite having covered so many kilometres and with many more to go, was so amazing. I immediately felt humbled by his dedication to his faith and his happiness with his life.

Namtso Lake

December 18th 2007
A very high lake Yesterday was at first a bad day for tours and then in the end a good day. I scoured the hostels looking for travellers wanting an extra person to go to EBC (Everest Base Camp) and a few other places along the way and came up with nothing. On my way back to my hostel from checking the noticeboards in the evening I bumped into three of the guys that I did the Great Wall ... read more

Asia » China » Tibet » Namtso

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

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