9.16am - Having dropped the Village Chief Do Ku Jiam Chu off at Say Kay (village community "centre"), we retraced our route east and made for Dzato, which lies about 230km away. The sky was overcast with the sun attempting to break through the heavy clouds. Every now and then, it succeeded in beaming its rays to the vast marsh plains and mountain ranges below.
Trekking towards the morning sun
The white of the frozen river separating brown earth and the grey skies
A chance upon a wolf
Unspoilt marshland at above 4,000m
Careful navigation ensures we get back on proper track
A dry riverbed with the Zanarigen mountain range as backdrop
Highland deers graze in the vast open grassland
Driving to meet the mountains
Blue skies, white clouds, snow capped mountains - the ingredients of Shangri-La
An eagle circles the sky in search for a prey
A river full of "Huang He Luo Li"
At last, the sun wins its battle against the veiling clouds
1.45pm - We arrive at Zaqian town
As there are no restaurants and guesthouses in Zaqian, we made our own lunch
Boiling water in gusty winds is a challenge - better to do it sheltered
Mr Shi demonstrating his outdoor cooking (boiling water) capabilities
2.30pm - On our way again after a nice hot cup of instant coffeem bread with szechuan pickles and oreo biscuits
Uplifted spirits at a high pass
3.50pm - Traffic jam at mid levels
Passers-by lend a helping hand
The trail to get across the mountain range
The bridge across the Dzachu - now a familiar sight
Za Qing Da Qiao
4.10pm - Back at Dzato Town. Two billys scavenging for food
A less lively street in less cheerful weather
The building which housed our Guesthouse and the restaurant which we dined at (Shou Zha Da Wang Fan Dian)
2 comments:
FANTASTIC PICs!!!!! OMG I wish one day i will have a chance to see and experience the plains too .... Looks like its my kind of weather :D
Btw, You might want to set your iso lower so the colour of the image stands out more :D
I always wanted a goat as a pet, after reading Heidi as a child. I loved that book so much, and still do. :)
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