Saturday, November 17, 2007

Plan for the next few days

Nov 18 Drive to Gyantse (3950 m) - Sight seeing: Kumbum Stupa and Phalkor Monastery  
Nov 19 Drive to Sigatse - Tashilumpo Monastery and local bazaar and stay in Hotel Shigatse
Nov 20 Drive to Shegar
Nov 21  Drive to Rombuk Monastery (5050 m) via Tsho la (4500 m) - Trek to Everest Base Camp (5200 m)
Nov 22  Drive to Old Tingri (4200 m) 
Nov 23 Drive to Zhangmu and then to Friendship bridge at Nepal/Tibet border and meet Nepali guide and drive to Kathmandu  
 
We might have internet access in Sigatse, but we will probably be unable to post again until we reach Kathmandu.
 
There's a lot to say about the Tibetans in Lhasa but unfortunately I do not have the time to do so at length now. In short though they've suffered through political, religious oppression while living in an extremely harsh environment but still smile and happily greet foreigners. There's something very admirable about their irrepressible charm and humor.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Matt and Ellie - We have caught up on your trip - sounds wonderful. All beginning to gather here for Thanksgiving - San Fran. group arrives today 11/17. Thinking of you all - will show Jake your blog. Love, Aunt Puss

Jenny said...

Happy Thanksgiving! You are having an excellent adventure (Everest base camp??) and truly, Salmon, I would expect nothing less. Keep posting!