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May 30, 2005
Contemporary Chinese Architecture
Beautiful, isn't it? Timeless compared to the Tibetan parts of Shigatse. Very practical. I guess. Most of it built for civil service people and the army. And most of the Chinese soldiers were forced to go to Tibet. At least that's what we heard. I've been to one of these army barracks. Not funny. Not funny at all. Very very basic to say the least, as one would imagine. No pictures though for obvious reasons.
Posted by Konstantin at 03:56 PM | Comments (0)May 25, 2005
The Fort
Or what's left rather. Overlooking the town. It was the site of the formal installation of the 5th Dalai Lama. And it was later used as the headquarters of the local government. Way back in time.
Posted by Konstantin at 10:58 PM | Comments (8)May 19, 2005
Pilgrims
And you are one of them. For some odd reason. Although you don't feel like one of them. But then you do.
Posted by Konstantin at 10:56 PM | Comments (0)May 15, 2005
And The Clouds
Why can't I help myself feeling really really tiny? And unimportant? And tiny again?
Posted by Konstantin at 10:06 PM | Comments (0)May 10, 2005
Look At The Sky
Isn't it beautiful? Isn't just mind blowing? Crisp, clear. Dramatic. We're talking miles and miles of distance. Just gorgeous. In the middle of nowhere. Me. Reduced to myself.
Posted by Konstantin at 10:16 PM | Comments (0)May 02, 2005
The Pilgrim Circuit
Tashilhunpo is a holy place. Don't ask why, just accept it because it's a fact. And while you're there why not pay respect and follow the the clockwise circuit of the outer walls. Just do it. Trust me.
Posted by Konstantin at 10:03 PM | Comments (0)