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Thursday 25 October 2018. Tibet Photos.
Highlights: Train to Lhasa, bargaining for souvenirs (but not very well)
The day was dominated by severe swelling in my face. Yesterday afternoon my face swelled up like a ballon on the left side which today started expanding to front as well.
Wednesday 24 October 2018. Tibet Photos
Highlights: Tashilunpo Monastery, Shigatse Bazaar
Today was the last Tibetan Monastery visit of the tour and it was to the fifth largest in Tibet – the Tashilunpo Monastery.
Tuesday 23 October 2018. Tibet Photos
Highlights: Mount Everest in the morning, Stunning landscape.
We it turns out trying to sleep above 5,000 metres is no easy task. During the night I consistently woke up requiring water as the air is so dry at this altitude. When the electric blanket kicked in at 1 am I eventually removed my jeans but otherwise slept with the some layers from yesterday.
Monday 22 October 2018. Tibet Photos
Highlights: Mount Everest, Everest Base Camp (Tibetan side), the landscape.
Today was the highlight of the entire trip a chance to see the mighty Mount Everest up close.
Sunday 21 October 2018. Tibet Photos
Highlights: Pelkor Chode Monastery, Gyantse Kumbum, Gyatso la pass
A cold morning and day at high altitude awaited us as we left our hotel for breakfast at a local restaurant.
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