Nearly, but not quite, over the internet issues. Have now had 2 full days in Lhasa. A fascinating mix of old and new, old still faithfull to the Dalai Lama and Buddhism, with a large "old city" in the midst of a modent, centrally planned city that has been the subject of much infrastructure spending by Beijing. The Tibetans are particularly distinctive and I have never seen a city with some many folk in traditional dress as they go about their business. Our hotel is right in the old city, where therer are extensive markets and the principal temple of Tibet (with huge numbers, overwhelming the tourists) of Tibetan pilgrims. Today we visited the Potala Palace, the palace of the Dalai Lama sitting on a pinacle overlooking Lhasa. A huge and commanding home, sacred site and living temple.
Tomorrow we have a ride around Lhasa and then on Thursday finally hit the road to Mt Everest. Weather is currently great and can only hope it stays that way.
(One of the internet problems I still have is I can't get a photo into the comment, so please look at My Tibet Photos link)
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