Meeting the folks

Tibet 23rd- 28th August Part 1

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September 4th 2008
We were lucky enough to be able to have time to make a short trip to Tibet and we weren't disappointed. Arriving into Lhasa by plane was a unique experience as the views of the surrounding mountains were mesmerising. As part of our 5 day tour we were lucky enough to have a Tibetan guide called Ta wang, who proved to be very knowledgable, enthusiastic and great all round good company. Our f ... read more

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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