Thursday, October 6, 2011

Leh, Ladakh

At 11,562 feet above sea level, we spent the first few days in Ladakhi capital of Leh moving slow. The altitude had us out of breath and head spun even after a short walk. The high desert region bordering the east side of Tibet is spectacular both scenically and culturally--as we climatized it was easy to settle in and hard to leave.      

Leh is an oasis in a moonscape.
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Apple Season


The classic HK Ambassador. 

Walking the allies of town you can help but meet the locals. 

A student environmental rally down Main St. 



The view from our room over the wheat fields.
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Harvest 

 The monastery perched above town.
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