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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. ... [read more]
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. ... [read more] Blog: Lhasa, Last day
Date: June 1st 2007
Our last day we went up to the Drepung Monastery. It dates back to the early 15th century (1416) and was at one time the largest Tibetan community. Drepung means rice heap. Up until the Cultural Revolution they estimate 7000 monks lived in residence. There are a lot less now. We took the public bus through some very poor neighborhoods. Down some dirt roads and area that reminded me very much of th ... read more
Date: June 1st 2007
Our last day we went up to the Drepung Monastery. It dates back to the early 15th century (1416) and was at one time the largest Tibetan community. Drepung means rice heap. Up until the Cultural Revolution they estimate 7000 monks lived in residence. There are a lot less now. We took the public bus through some very poor neighborhoods. Down some dirt roads and area that reminded me very much of th ... read more
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Dave's 6 month assignment has been extended. We are now in Shanghai. For how long? Your guess is as good as ours. If you want to see more photos, go to my google web album at http://picasaweb.google.com/Zlady1965... full info
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