The Dudes in Tibet

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August 1st 2006

Published: August 6th 2006

Tibet I miss you so so much!! Second day out and I miss you already. My 1 month in Tibet has been an incredible journey and I'm so glad to have had the chance to experience it--Tibet is changing fast. I arrived in Lhasa a few days after the new opening of a train line that connects Tibet to the rest of China. It marks a serious sea change to come that travellers who have been to Lhasa 5, 15 y... Read Full Entry

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A Stray Pup on the Kora

We named this pup Sanyo and he is way cool. He followed us throughout the 3 days on the trek. I almost died on the 2nd day of the trek (the hardest), which i blame on my unfitness, short legs and alttitude. Sanyo tagged along behind me though for most of the way.

Deluxe is the Only Way to Live

this was our room in a shack in the mountain somewhere on the Kora. it was raining and cold. water was dripping from the ceiling to my mattress. my bed collapsed when I sat on it. There was no resentment at all, none whatsoever.

Me n Mount Kilash

Missing front tooth. Black Rimmed Glasses. Big Big Smile. A Real Cool Dude

This guy was a regular friendly face on the Kora. He completed the 58km in one day and was on his way doing a second round. Doesnt look tired does he?

Walking on Frozen Water

Don't Have Kids

these rugrats gave their mum hell

Yeah I'm Tough, Real Tough

neil acting out his childhood dream as a truckie

Me & Basant, A Cool Nepali Dude

We befriended a group of Nepali guys who worked as guides and sherpas in Tibet. They were incredibly kind people who gave us food and tea whenever we camped near them/ whenever we met on the roads.

Guess There's Not Much to Do in this Town....

Lhasa Beer Bottles

Tibetan Nomads say G'day

Our Jeep Won't Start

The Nepali dudes to the rescue again

Home

these guys live simple simple and basic lives. they live in the middle of nowhere by a lake and often approach jeep for things. where do they get their medicine? can they afford it even? there was one little boy who was born half blind and his eyes hurt and squint in the sun. a tibetan guide gave him a pair of sunglasses.

Welcome to my Home

the kids show me their tent! lunch was being cooked

Neil Showing Off Scotland to the Kiddies

Another Cool Dude

This guy has bright red braids. He looks like a warrior, and has an elephant ring that is part of his hairpiece. The ivory is brought from India.

Beautiful

Lhasa

Affection

In Asia, its perfectly normal for guys to hold hands or hug and be affectionate in public. And it doesn't mean they're gay.

Affection

It is less common to see men and women be affectionate in public.

6th August 2006

porka thanh
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IDA MATE!
take care - don't get the runs, and don't marry a tibetan i hear they are very cute!

8th August 2006

thanh
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photos
ida your photos are amazing, when you come back broke you can put all your travel blogs into one book and sell it along with the phtotos cause they are amazing!

9th August 2006

Michelle
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MATE!!
Your photos and trip are absolutely amazing. I was going to say get better and better, but they were good to start off with. You have amazing stories to tell. Keep up the fun mate. I did not know that you had been gone for 10months!! Is that true? Boy does time fly. I have been away for 3 months now and i cant believe it. Things are great here. I just got back from a week in Switzerland staying with my cousin - i absolutely love Suisse. Cant wait to get back there. All the best mate, and i look forward to your next adventure. Dont forget, you have a place to stay in Paris :) Love Mich

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