Global EditionASIA 中文双语Français
Opinion
Home / Opinion / Bruce Connolly

A trip to Tibet that defied expectation

By Bruce Connolly | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2019-01-14 14:27
Share
Share - WeChat
Tsedang City 2000 [Photo by Bruce Connolly/chinadaily.com.cn]

At a riverside pier, large open-topped boats powered by former tractor engines were lined up. Everything had to cross the river by boat. That included not only people but farm animals, pieces of machinery and everyday necessities. The water level was low, many sand banks were exposed and we would sail against the downriver current. I had plenty of time not just to look at my fellow passengers, but try to share some pleasant greetings. Some, spinning prayer wheels while fingering wooden beads, were obviously heading to Samye. Others were villagers, but all were quite curious about me and would try to offer some food, including the traditional tsampa. From the tree-shaded far shore a mini-bus carried everyone along a sandy track past a small village before the monastery buildings came into view. An air of excitement fell over my fellow passengers.

Most Viewed in 24 Hours
Top
BACK TO THE TOP
English
Copyright 1995 - . All rights reserved. The content (including but not limited to text, photo, multimedia information, etc) published in this site belongs to China Daily Information Co (CDIC). Without written authorization from CDIC, such content shall not be republished or used in any form. Note: Browsers with 1024*768 or higher resolution are suggested for this site.
License for publishing multimedia online 0108263

Registration Number: 130349
FOLLOW US