Tuesday, 2 June 2009

Some photos from the Land of the Thunder Dragon.




Monastery close to the first camp of my trek.




Trees along the way.




Horse carrying gear.




Camp 2.




This is what happens when you have a 30 second timer and a fire. Camp 2.




Yak yak yak!




Not too sure what this place was called, but it was my host's wife's grandmother's house, now used for special events such as entertaining dignitaries and world leaders.




Prayer Wheels, Cheri Goempa




Taktsang Monastery.




Taktsang Monastery - The Tiger's Nest. Said to be secured to the cliff by the hairs of angels.




Protective penis. These are painted on the sides of houses and buildings to ward off evil spirits.



1 comment:

Unknown said...

Mike, lovin the blog, you are fueling my travel desires once again. Central Asia is def high up there.
Your camera looks awsome too.
Keep it coming.
Peace. Ali Hunter