Shigatse

We split with the travel group, managing to swap Warwick for Miriam until rejoining in Shegar, much appreciated by both. That meant Warwick could travel with his friends, and Miriam with Jamie.

7-8 Sept: Shigatse

In the afternoon we looked around the Tashilunpo monastery, the seat of the Panchen Lama.

Tashilunpo with Scott- Mike Teger

The protectors of the main assembly room - Jamie

We shared Tashilunpo with pilgrims. Scott and Miriam - Jamie

Self-guiding: Miriam, Scott, Chris and Mike Teger - Jamie McG

Bob B, Jamie, Miriam, Chris. Greg (hiding) and Scott
One of the more memorable meals, despite the lack of smiles - Mike Teger

The hotel lobby, only in Tibet - Mike Teger

Clean rooms - Mike Teger

Travelling via Lhasa really is the luxury way to go, we had clean sheets all the way, and bathrooms. Coming up by land is a bit rougher.