Typical statues in most monastery

Day 9: Everest Base Camp - Lhatse

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August 29th 2006
I slept well last night....but Suki seems to have a hard night. She has been having respiratory problems the past few days....possibly due to the thin air. When we woke up today at around 6am, dare not step into the toilet...was told it was a disaster inside...haha....Someone had quite a war there last night...ended up brushing my teeth by the window! After a hearty breakfast, had a slow wa ... read more

Asia » China » Tibet » Lhatse

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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