so all i am now in the second biggest town in tibet called shigatze.....predominantely chinese unfortunately, but gives us a bit of a pit stop before some fairly heavy travel days.....
over the last couple days we've travelled here from lhasa in a convoy of landcruisers, we stayed in a monestary/climed a mountain (no showers etc.....very smelly toilets) then yesterday we had 10 hours of driving through the mountains to arrive at gantze. the views were totally amazing .....ended up at a 5000m pass over looking the most beautiful sapphire blue lake...later we did a little off roading and in doing so past many little houses and people working on the fields and on the edge of the track. it truely astounds me how friendly, inquisitive and happy these people seem to be even though they have nothing....absolutely nothing (especially not showers!!). one thing that's really georgeous is that every body hugs each other as they walk down the street, they're very affectionate..
hmmm, nothing much else to tell.....just loving being here and understanding the culture here an the political things that have gone on over the last 50 years.
do tell me what you're up to people.....feeling rather disconnected from the world. hope you're all well ..
love kim xx
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I didn't climb any mountains, but did the JPMorgan Chase Corporate Challenge's 3.5 miles yesterday. Pam, Michele & I will be at Baker Street tomorrow morning for the AB vs. Boks test match YAY!
I found a new ampt to move into with a decent size patio - so you can drink pimms all summer with me!
Not much else happening, just keeping cool, pam
I think Kimbo could use a pimms drink too!! See you soon.....Shumalum
Hi Chick
I received the postcard today, thankyou. That was nice.
I have envied you, what an experience you have had.
What will be your next trip.
There is not much happening here.
I start my new job on the 10th July, one week away.
I am looking forward to it.
We must to a catch up by phone when you get back to NY.
The America's cup is nail biting.
They race again tonight.
At the momment it is 2 - 3 to Alinghi. New Zealand were in the lead last night, and they blew a spinaker, and it go messy.It took too attempts to get another one up.
Lost time and distance. But after all, that they only finished 19 seconds behind.They are a great team, with a fast boat. They have to win tonight. Cross fingers.
Hey I will see you in Nov. Yaaaaa Hoooooo
Love Mum
Hi Ya
We lost another boat race last night. Alinghi has one to get, or we have to win 3. Not looking good at all.
The All Blacks lost to OZ last night. 15 - 20 to OZ
Kim, just to rub it in, I have just had a long hot shower.
Its raining and yuckie weather here this weekend.
C U L U Mum
Kimbo - you are not missing much in the 'real' world - NZ sport has gone way down hill since you have been away....its depressing...sounds like you are having a fabulous time...whats a few smelly toilets!!!
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