Tibet

Oh friends!! I've landed on Heaven's Doorstep. It was quite a rigamaroll to get here...we got on the plane at 6am, flew all the way here, only to turn around because of bad weather and go back to Chengdu. We were then hearded on to another plane, upon which we sat for over an hour before leaving again. When we arrived, there was no guide to meet us, so we hopped on a bus to Lhasa and found our way to the hostel, only to be told there was no room. The people who were supposed to have arranged our guide and hostel from Chengdu had forgotten. Hahaaa! Ah well, all's well that ends well, and folks, I am in paradise. Stone buildings line the cracked and dirty streets, filled with shops selling traditional clothing, jewelry, and hiking gear. Beautiful Tibetan people roam the streets and smile at us as we pass. Old, brown, wrinkled men sit and talk with each other, while the rickshaw drivers whistle and will knock you over if you're not careful!

This morning we managed to move into the hostel we were supposed to stay in orginally, which is great because the other place (Yak Hotel) had no locks. So far I did try Yak Butter Tea, and nearly vomited. ;) Other than that, the food is great and the people friendly and wonderful, and on Wednesday, the plan is to get in a jeep for 5 days and go to Everest Base Camp. So, I'm happy, so happy. If I could live here forever, I would.