Shigatze westward

Long days in the car took us through incredible vast scenery. The Himalayas were a constant companion to our south as we traveled on winding rising and falling roads, through dusty one horse towns, sand dunes, and spectacular monasteries.

Barley mill to make Tsampa: the basic Tibetan meal- using Yak butter tea

and ground roasted barley they make small dough balls and eat them uncooked

Baby split pants- Just hold them and they
do their business on the ground. Classic. 

Our speeding ticket: Taken from the back of a parked car: 

About 5 hours from the nearest town. 

Another example of the Chinese trying to control Tibet anyway they can. 

Another incredible Monastery that the Tibetans rebuilt 

after the Chinese destroyed it in the 1950's 

Typical Tibetan Town, pool anyone?

Tea Break

Sand Dunes with The Himalaya to the South and the Brahmaputra

Norbu (our guide) & Zudo (our driver)

Hanging with the locals

O Mani Padme Om

Prayer Wheels

Sweet Ride