Above: Shisha Pangma (8012m) on the road between Tingri and Saga.
Above: Qomolangma - Mt Everest (8848m).
The snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas were constantly in view for most of the 3-week journey across to western Tibet.
Above: Leaving Mt Kailash and heading westwards.
Above: View from Lunggar La (5160m), on the way to Zanda, before descending into the barren landscape and canyons of the Guge Kingdom ruins.
Above: Tibetan toilets - the outdoor squat variety. Breathless:
Above: Kettle's boiled ..... using the sun''s rays to boil water.
Driving:
Pu-Pu doesn't stop for anyone.
Not for people half-way across the pedestrian crossing.
Not for bikes or other cars. Or trucks.
Not for buses pulling out of the kerb.
Pu-Pu drives on the yellow unbroken line in the middle of the road. You can see both lanes clearly that way.
Beep. I'm over-taking.
Beep. Move out of the way.
Beep. I'm coming through anyway.
Beeeeeep. I'm serious, I'm not stopping.
Beeeeeeeeeeeeep. In case you didn't hear me the first two times.
Beep. Just for the heck of it.
Beep. To you too!
The only thing that stops the Land cruiser is a red light.
Or a stray little goat running across the highway.
