Carpet Weaver
Shop with Blocks of Butter
Fresh Fruit
The vendor is shown using a makeshift balance scale.
Fresh Meat
Vendors on the Move
Personal Transport
Motorbikes, bicycles and other pedal-powered vehicles were everywhere.
Overloaded!
This tricycle was loaded with a bunch of wooden tables and a chair on top. The "driver" is standing on it to keep it from tipping over. I tipped back anyway as predicted! He still rode off with the load periodically lifting it's front tire.
2 Wheel Tractor
Debating Monks
An inner courtyard at Sera Monastery is the site for daily debate practice by monks. They challenge each other on their knowledge of Buddhist writings. There is a lot of verbal banter, smacking of hands and gestures that make for an entertaining spectacle.
In Your Face!
Some debating monks are more aggressive than others.
Buddha Statue inside Sera Monastery
Loby of Dhood Gu Hotel
The interior of the Dhood Gu hotel in Lhasa was ornately decorated in traditional Tibetan style.
Archway Detail
The detailed design shown here was part of the archway over the entrance to the Dhood Gu hotel.
Gold Urn & Ivory Sticks
Used when recognizing the reincarnations of the Dali Lamas, Penchan Lamas or other high Lamas in Tibet. It dates back to the 18th century.
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Statues
At Tiebet Museum in Lhasa
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Silver Winged Conch Shell
At Tibet Museum in Lhasa
Yak Skin Boat
At Tibet Museum in Lhasa.
Lord of the Cemetery Mask
At Tibet Museum in Lhasa.
String of Sheep Knuckles
For children to play with! On display at the Tibet Museum in Lhasa.
Mad Yak Restaurant
PhotoMann (2nd from Right) is shown here with his traveling companions just before entering the Mad Yak restaurant in Lhasa. Our last evening meal in Tibet was here and featured a traditional Tibetan cultural show as seen below.
Cool Ghostly Image
This image was actually a mistake but I love the results. My flash batteries were running low so the flash didn't fire when I took this shot. The motion of the dancer creates the blurred image. A burst of flash from someone else highlighted parts of the costume.
Canned Oxygen!
These cans were two great friends when I was struggling for oxygen! The 18 inch tall cans were extremely light.
Suggested Tibet Travel Guides
(Order Through Amazon Books - Click on the book name)
As with most Lonely Planet guides, this Tibet edition are invaluable resources for planning your journey. They offer you the most up-to-date information about where to go and where to aviod, how to get there and get around, where to stay at a reasonable rate. The guides provide everything you'll need to know for a rewarding visit.
Mapping the Tibetan World
The strength of this guide is the comprehensive maps it has covering most of Tibet. It also gives summary information about each locale.
Fromers China
A comprehensive guide for China as a whole. It includes a section on Tibet.
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