In Tibet, Bhutan, Nepal for Three Weeks--Back on May 17

Research trip, vacation, pilgrimage--I can look at my trip in many different ways because it means all of the above to me.





Finally, today is the day! I am headed for Tibet.





The first leg of the trip is flying from Los Angeles to Kathmandu--about 20 hours travel time.





From there, there will be a three day drive to Lhasa over the passes (16,000 feet some of them) across the South-Western region of the Tibetan High Plateau--The Roof of The World.





I will visit Bhutan and Nepal as well in one big sweep of the region.





We have the Diamox ready, to prevent the altitude sickness, as well as sun glasses and sun screen because it seems that altitude and sun light are the two biggest hazards for tourists in that part of the world.





We will stay mostly at Tibetan equivalent of bed and breakfasts, own by Tibetans, to learn as much as we can about how is like to live there and about their culture and customs. We will visit many Hindu and Buddhist monasteries and meet with gurus and Buddhist Lamas and monks.



I don't know how well equipped the places I will stay at will be with Internet access. As often as I will get a chance, I will make sure I will "tweet." You can follow me on Tweeter and stay in touch.





I will resume my regular posts after I get back on May 17, so stay tuned.


So long for now.