Wednesday, August 16, 2006

Tibetan Photo-Op


After our curvy, narrow road back down the mountain, we stopped at a large and very windy plain. There was a Buddhist stone stuppa, which is a pile of rocks that you walk around 3 times for your morning prayers or contemplation. There were also lots of people dressed up in authentic costumes. There was a charge for photos, but the kids sure knew how to pose. The smile and the peace sign came flashing out at any appearance of 1 Yuan.

Side Note: Cowboy hats are really popular in this area. I wonder who started the fashion trend? Texans or Tibetans?