Spent the morning visiting the Drepung Monastery about 10kms from Lhasa. Very interesting as the monks were in session and doing a huge amount of praying. In the afternoon half the team (including me) headed up the local hill. Just to stretch our legs and look down upon Lhasa. The hill was covered in pray flags. But for me, it was great to get out after spending so much time in hotel rooms.
Weather on this side of the mountain is being kind to us, only raining during the night time. We are a little concerned about the equipment coming overland from Nepal as the rains on the southern side of the mountain have not abated.
Getting to know my climber buddies and the guides, they all seem very nice. Which is a very good thing. Tomorrow we leave Lhasa for Gyantse (12,960). Looking forward to heading towards the mountains.
Hi Stephen,
I met Caroline at Tory and Adrian’s house warming the other night, and we talked a lot about you and your trip. And of course, about her and her trip. So very exciting. Tory sent me your link to your blog, so I thought I would say “hi” and to let you know I will be following you up the mountain. BTW, I work for Tory at Yahoo! just so you have an idea about me.
Good luck as you start out!
Cheers,
Susan Gagnier