Leh
Just returned mid afternoon from Nubra Valley. Imagine this,altitude sickness, winding switchback roads with nothing but potholes --- but having the most amazing experience imaginable.
Our worst forest roads are like super highways compared to the road to the Nubra Valley 120km took us 5 hours. Passed through the highest motorable road in the world. 18,000 feet.
Decended into a different way of living. The Ladahkian people are beautiful and hard working.
We stayed in tents at the confluence of 2 rivers that flow to Pakistan. These create 2 beautiful valleys with hot springs, ancient monasteries and quaint villages. We experienced camel back riding, forging rivers and wonderful meals at the camp.
Returned back on the same torturous route as part of an army caravan, until our driver, Yangscab, patiently passed them one by one on precipitous narrow winding roads. Scary but we felt confident in his ability.
Upon our return Alan entered an archery demonstration and scored a bull's eye. Crowd cheered. This was at the Leh Festival that is going on this week.
Hope the pictures will transfer this time, as we are trying later at night and Hi speed????? is supposed to be quicker, nothing is ever what it advertised.
Just returned mid afternoon from Nubra Valley. Imagine this,altitude sickness, winding switchback roads with nothing but potholes --- but having the most amazing experience imaginable.
Our worst forest roads are like super highways compared to the road to the Nubra Valley 120km took us 5 hours. Passed through the highest motorable road in the world. 18,000 feet.
Decended into a different way of living. The Ladahkian people are beautiful and hard working.
We stayed in tents at the confluence of 2 rivers that flow to Pakistan. These create 2 beautiful valleys with hot springs, ancient monasteries and quaint villages. We experienced camel back riding, forging rivers and wonderful meals at the camp.
Returned back on the same torturous route as part of an army caravan, until our driver, Yangscab, patiently passed them one by one on precipitous narrow winding roads. Scary but we felt confident in his ability.
Upon our return Alan entered an archery demonstration and scored a bull's eye. Crowd cheered. This was at the Leh Festival that is going on this week.
Hope the pictures will transfer this time, as we are trying later at night and Hi speed????? is supposed to be quicker, nothing is ever what it advertised.
2 comments:
S&A: pic arrived perfectly. Glad all is going well with you. Everything here is fine. Weather coolish. Missed you both at my surprise retirement party on Sat 1st of Sept. Cindy and family represented the Todds admirably. Stay healthy. Luv Deb
send more pictures...kids love them
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