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Rocky rides Yak
Rocky went 4 wheeling and yak riding today. We traveled maybe 10 hours. Only 5 minutes by yak. The most wonderful part was stopping on a remote, sand and mud road. Beyond us the mountains went as far as one could see. We had just past stone and mud houses that were built as they had been for over a thousand years. Dung was plastered in patties to the wall to dry to be used as heat in winter.
Sand dunes filled the valley. Across them strode lone Tibetan. As he came closer we could see his was spinning wool as he walked. We had just left a place where water power was used to power a wood paddle grinding juniper to powder to be dried for incense.
Fortunately the one stuck vehicle was freed so we are here to write this from below an ancient fort in Gynaste.
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Hi to sister Gail
spkimball — Fri, 09/07/2007 - 19:05watching your trip excitedly from florida and very proud of you. Much love, Susan
ps...where's your picture?
Hi Denise
swall — Fri, 09/07/2007 - 19:53We all looked at your pictures yesterday here at work. Looks like you're having fun! Everyone says "hi" and we all miss you. Be safe!!
Tibet
Kaka — Fri, 09/07/2007 - 19:56Nice to hear that all is going well and the tranquility and splendor of the monastaries is having such a salutary effect. Here at home, those of us who shared earlier journeys are --well -- irritated! No, no, not because you are obviously having such a good time and it is hot as hades here. No, it is because of the dramatic appearance of Rocky. He chose, for reasons we can't fathom, not to acompany Nelly, Denise and I on our earlier treks. Oh, the perfidy! Yet, we soldier on -- hoping (perhaps fruitlessly) for enlightenment.
hello out there Gail
jane — Fri, 09/07/2007 - 20:30I am wondering where your picture is also. Is that you on the yak?
Folowing your progress Gail
UncleWarren — Sat, 09/08/2007 - 01:53Aunt Gina and I are following your progress with great interest. What a wonderful trip. We envy you!
Much love.
hello in Tibet!!
dance — Sat, 09/08/2007 - 12:49Hi Rick and gang! pretty cool to be sitting here drinking my coffee and hearing of your adventures in Lhasa! Sounds amazing! Be safe and I am looking forward to more news! Don't worry about a thing Ricky .. Everything is running smooth back here at home.... same as usual !!
Deb
DON'T FORGET TO COME HOME!!
DARCEY — Sat, 09/08/2007 - 13:25GAILY, MISS YOU MUCH. HOPE YOU LEARNED A LOT AT THE TIBETAN HOSPITAL. I'M PRAYING FOR YOUR SAFE RETURN(AND YOU DON'T GET THE 'ELIMINATION' PROBLEM!!) BE SAFE,CLIMB HIGH, AND DON'T EXPECT YAK LUNCHES WHEN YOU GET BACK! ~~~XO DARCEY
Found your pics!!
spkimball — Sun, 09/09/2007 - 12:26Talk to Brad the other day-we're all worried about you and Rocky! Love seeing your fan club here and hello to Uncle Warren and Aunt Gina! Susan
Amazing!
Loo — Wed, 09/12/2007 - 18:35Wow Gail! There you are with a monk! I think it's pretty amazing what you're doing. Can't wait to hear the details. All my love to you and also to Susan, Brad, mom and dad and anyone else I didn't notice! This is like a family reunion in your honor! Love Laurie