Tingri, why does it exist as a town, my only suggestion is to service both Cho Oyu & Everest Base Camps. Otherwise it appears to sit in an inhospitable position on the Tibetan Plateau, surrounded by flat plains and two of the highest mountains in the world.
I used the title Long & Winding Road because our first view of our ultimate destination was from the perfect winding road that the Chinese have built from the Nepal/Chinese border. It puts to shame many a pothole riddled British road. The journey from the border has been uneventful since leaving Nepal. The hotels are designed for Westerners, so although we have to share rooms, the bathroom facilities are really far better than I expected. Down hill from now on I think!!
It appears more and more that Tshering has piggybacked this other group, which is fine, but They are due to leave before my expected departure, so I’m a little worried about the speed of the climb and any extra costs if I want to stay after they’ve left….for what ever reason! We shall see.
This might be the last time I can blog until my return from Cho Oyu, in four or five weeks time, for reasons I’ve explained before. So my next blog could find me either on a high or philosophical about my journey!
Mission Statement….was it enjoy or come back safely?
Took me a time to get this, but as I’m told “play” don’t I always do as I’m told!! Anyway have a safe journey and take care. Love Mum
Enjoy your next few weeks and take care, Uncle Les sends his love xx
Good luck! Look forward to hearing all about your climb & to seeing the photos. Have followed your journey so far on Google Earth, but am not sure how far I’ll be able travel as a virtual trekker! Love Helen
Yep, I’ve been known to ask ‘why is this place here?’.
Sounds like you’re doing pretty well. Pleased to hear it.
Carry on the good work!
Hey – keep safe Charles. Don’t let them pressurise you into rushing it – you’ve paid for your itinerary, not someone else’s. Travel in Tibet can seem like quite a slog, but it will be worth it when you’re on the mountain. Looking forward to hearing from you next time you get a signal. I’m following you, and so is the trekMountains blog at http://trekmountains.com/blog/ Bistari bistari. Ann
Thanks for the advice. I won’t let Them pressurise me. Tshering implied that there would be an extra cost if we traveled back separately, I declined to comment! If I feel good and the weather’s Ok I’ll go with the groups itinerary, If not I’ll wait.
Any news on the whereabouts of your kit?