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Lama temple

Hustle and Bustle

July 23rd 2013
This morning I awoke at 7am without an alarm. This must be a sign, I never get up before 10 without serious coaxing. This was possibly what gave me the confidence and courage to go forth (well back really) and find the gate into the Lama temple. With the guidance of a Chinese tour guide I did just that. It was swamped with tourists and locals (I'm assuming) waiting for it to open. There was ev ... read more
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