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Tibet - April 2005
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| Corridor at Jokhang Temple (spiritual
heart of Tibet) |
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| The Barkohr - Tibet's main pilgrimage
circuit and market (Lhasa) |
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| Man walking the Barkohr while circling
his prayer wheel |
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| Woman buying prayer flags in the
Barkohr |
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| Dinner with new friends in Nima's
thangka shop in Lhasa |
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| Small monasery in the
mountains where I participated in a ceremony |
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| Family in traditional
dress pose for me at Tashilhunpo Monastery |
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| Sakyamuni at the Pelkor Chode Monastery
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| Driving into Darchen, this is the
first view of Mt. Kailash at a distance |
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| Pilgrims pile rocks
for good luck |
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| Mt. Kailash in the sunrise spotlight |
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| Outdoor billards tables are like
the community center of every town |
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| Hiking to Base Camp
- first views of Qomolangma (Mt. Everest) |
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| Kids trying to earn $$ from tourists
in Lhasa |
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| Woman making yak butter tea in
her "mud" house |
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