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| Johkang Temple, one of the holiest sites in Tibet, draws pilgrims from all corners of the country. |
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| These monks were preparing for a festival the following day. They, like Bruce, were drinking coke zero. |
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| Potala Palace, now open to the public, was previously the home of the Dalai Lama and his administration. It's repainted annually with white pigment, yak milk and sugar. |
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| The three colors of the palace signify the function of each structure: red=religious, white=administrative, yellow= living quarters |
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| These ladies were among the thousands who visit the palace daily. The locals were very quick to smile and loved Kida's blond hair. Their own hair was usually waist length braids (men and women) interwoven with colorful pieces of cloth. These aprons with the horizontal lines indicate that they're married. |
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| The practice of prostrating yourself on your way to the temple is pretty common. Some villagers take 2-3 years to arrive in Lhasa in this manner, pushing a pebble in front of them the whole way…. and I thought P90x was hard. |
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| Jex is now 6'4" and the Tibetans always grinned when they mimed how tall he was. |
