Already at 8 am, after Chinese breakfast we embarked our minibus and started to climb roads to the south. There are 12 people on our expedition group from US, Canada, Vietnam, Australia, New Zealand and China of course. Tibetan driver smiles but doesn’t know even single English word. The young guide speaks 3 languages but prefere Chinese to English…
After passing the airport we were climbing the high green ridge to 4000 m plus. On the other side of the ridge there was great view of turquoise Lake Yamdrok. Few hour later I found myself even higher – on the level 5020 m – under impressive Karola Glacier. Nice chorten was built under the glacier – many people enjoy the scenery here. In the late afternoon we reached historic city of Gyantse. First there was a visit to Security Bureau to get one more permit. Got it! Then in the strong sun we walked the beautiful Tibetan monastery. Tired we reached our hotel in Shigatse already after dark. Great day!
