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Wordless Wednesday – View From Gawu la Pass, Tibet
Adventure Travel, Sights, Travel
L-R Mt. Lhotse (8,516m) and Mt. Everest (8,850m)
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My life ambition was to go to LLasa to see the Potala Palace, the frmer home of the Dala Lama. This I managed to do during a tour around Tibet, which I found a fascinating country.
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It is great that you were able to visit. Tibet is indeed fascinating. I wish I knew more about Buddhism. Potala Palace and the many other temples are very impressive, not to mention the scenery and the people.
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As you say the various temples are fascinating. Did you know that during I believe the 1968s the Chinese destroyed most of them, which they later rebuilt. The Potala Palace being one of the few to still be original. Unfortunatel, the Chinese have changed many things. When I was there in LLasa, Chinese troops were not only walking around on patrol, but also on the roofs of the shops. These for sure was not the kind of thing I expected to see.
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When were you in Tibet? I was there in 2018. It required a separate type of visa even though China consider Tibet to be part of China. There were several checkpoints on the drive to Everest Base Camp where everyone had to get out and present our documents to Chinese police/military authorities. I don’t remember seeing Chinese troops on the street. That would have been creepy. Discussing politics was definitely taboo. I did know about destruction of temples and monasteries during the Cultural Revolution. Now China is trying to win over the population with large infrastructure projects. Thanks for following.
Here’s one of my posts about Tibet if you want to take a look.
https://salsaworldtraveler.com/2020/04/16/road-trip-to-the-roof-of-the-world-everest-base-camp-tibet/
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Hi there, I was in Tibet in 2009. As you say the Chinese have carried out massive infastructure projects. The roads then were very good, whereas in Nepal the roads were terrible. At that time walking around Lassa was as I said, like walking around during an armed occupation of the city.
Like you I was a traveler having worked in 14 countries spread through the Middle, Far East & North Africa. I have also visited several other countries. I think that travel broadens the mind and is a great way for children to learn more about countries other than their own.
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I’m glad I missed the armed occupation. I was traveling with some native Chinese who mentioned that a lot of the billboards along the road were government propaganda.
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Wow… two of the tallest pillars of the world. I love the picture.
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These mountains are beautiful to look at. I admire those who have the skill and stamina to attempt to climb them. I’m too old and out of shape to even think about that. Maybe you can do it one day. 😉
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majestic – and Magnificent!
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It is a view I never thought I would see, but am very glad to have had the opportunity.
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Beautiful photo. I couldn’t look away from that one. What stunning mountains.
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The effort getting there was worth it. Thanks for stopping for a look.
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Thanks for your like of my article, “End Times 23, The False Prophet;” you are very kind. Please keep up your own good work.
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You have a great blog!
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Thank you.
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Thank you very much.
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I’ll repeat Terry’s comment – wow…
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I’ll repeat my reply. I was impressed, very impressed.
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🙂
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Great pic! When we were there it was cloudy and we had no views. Now I see what we missed!
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You never know about weather. I’m sure you got some great shots on your trip.
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No words for this picture, simply gorgeous 🙂
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That’s perfect for Wordless Wednesday 😊
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Gorgeous!!
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I agree!
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Wow
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I was impressed! 😃
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