Sunlight broke through the clouds as the land cruiser sloshed its way through the wet country roads. Morning made way for noon. Inside, Fairfax and Wanami were asleep, cradled by the smooth suspension… more →
Rains That Never Stopghengiskhanh wrote 2 months ago: Sunlight broke through the clouds as the land cruiser sloshed its way through the wet country roads. … more →
ghengiskhanh wrote 2 months ago: By morning the thunderous storm subsided to a morning rain shower. The rain was constant and undirec … more →
ghengiskhanh wrote 2 months ago: Rain no longer became a problem for Fairfax and Wanami. It was now a welcomed addition to their disg … more →
ghengiskhanh wrote 2 months ago: Anger and frustration clouded Wanami’s mind as she barreled down the street at a pace just sho … more →
ghengiskhanh wrote 3 months ago: Once again the streets of Lhasa is filled with life as the afternoon approaches. Busy with Chinese t … more →
ghengiskhanh wrote 3 months ago: There’s a belief that within the city of Lhasa, there are more undercover agents than there ar … more →
ghengiskhanh wrote 3 months ago: Potala Palace was approaching up ahead on the right as the taxi drove toward the west side of the ci … more →
ghengiskhanh wrote 3 months ago: Most guest house rooms in China resemble college dorms. Thin walls enclosed the room. A couple of bu … more →
ghengiskhanh wrote 3 months ago: They set out onto Beijing Road once again, this time unnerved by the surroundings. There minds no lo … more →
ghengiskhanh wrote 3 months ago: Potala Palace stood proud in the middle of Lhasa. The hazy blue mountains behind the palace accentua … more →
ghengiskhanh wrote 3 months ago: Flying through the storm was smoother than expected. The storm just hovered over Shangri-La and once … more →
ghengiskhanh wrote 3 months ago: Camel came knocking on the door rupturing the quiet morning stillness. It was a wake up call Wanami … more →
ghengiskhanh wrote 3 months ago: Down the same road in the same taxi, Wanami, Fairfax, Quinn, and Lhamu went in not nearly the same m … more →
ghengiskhanh wrote 3 months ago: Four years ago, Quinn sat in a small restaurant in Chengdu waiting for his bill. The last so-called … more →
ghengiskhanh wrote 3 months ago: Mr. Lee woke up early this morning, put on his favorite shirt and turned on his television to catch … more →
ghengiskhanh wrote 4 months ago: Twilight had long left the city of Shangri-La. With it went the last reminisce of warmness the day h … more →
ghengiskhanh wrote 4 months ago: Days went by in the town of Shangri-La as the three made a daily ritual of exploring during the day … more →
ghengiskhanh wrote 4 months ago: Next morning, like children on a field trip, the three were eagerly led by Lhamu to a taxi stop righ … more →
ghengiskhanh wrote 4 months ago: Returning to old town after a whole day of walking was a painful trip. Instead of money to rent bicy … more →