More from Lhasa

Accute Mountain Syndrome--you never know who it will strike!

Barkhor Square: The Potala Palace is in the upper right corner

A view from the river running through Lhasa

The Potala Kora (pilgrim walk)

I love Lhasa!

We arrived in Lhasa! Look--it's the Potala Palace!!

An artist recreates the palace from the best view point!

Yummy--yak butter! The yak butter tea isn't nearly as bad as I thought it would be!

A view from the train! This is approaching 5000m!

The Banak Shol Hotel! We are traveling 'budget'. Our room is $3/night! And we have a pet rat in the toilets! But the restaurant is fabulous--the best in town!