Day 41: Lhasa - Distance travelled so far 1,532km "Drepung Monastery and getting ready for Everest"
Today as we prepared to head to Drepung Monastery, we bumped into a local gent outside our hostel who played quite an unusual musical instrument. Needless to say, Brian was over in a flash!!!!!
What do you think he was trying to play???
We also purchased some traditional Tibetan style hats. Cozy out!!!
Tibet's attitude to foreign knock-offs.....Subtle I thought!!!
Mike and Paul shopping for some warm Everest clothing
We headed to Drepung Monastery with Yak Boy. Check out the video and pics...
A Pilgrim heading to the Monastery
Steep climb = out of breath
We made it!!!
Brian with prayer flags behind
Yes Officer!!!!
View from the Monastery
Tea anyone!!!! It will take a while so be patient!!
Ray Mears wonders if the water is drinkable
Which one's Brian
Gymatso on the bus home
Quizzing Paul on his Day 1 promise!
Tomorrow, we shall be heading on route to Everest Base Camp (EBC), which will take approx two days....so be sure to stay tuned for those pics and vids...They should be really special...
Until the next day, take care all. Hope you like the new blog format.
