Get to the top of the hill and Mingmar would say we're now going down to the valley! Isn't it beautiful tho.
Just thought I'd pop this one in in case anyone was looking for some re-decorating ideas. Pink is very stylish this year I thought.

Watched the women weaving - it is just incredible that it all comes together as it looks very complicated in action. The colorful woven wool apron being woven here is usually worn only by married women.

One afternoon Mingmar and Rangi got out their mouth organs. It caused quite a stir and we were dancing and generally feeling very fortunate.

Beauty everywhere. Russ was interested to see the terraces of wheat.

Rangi and Russ decided to help a woman cleaning her corn - I think she is quite amused.
Class room at the school near Thambuchet. Just seems incredible in 2012 doesn't it, with all the opportunities our children have available.
We loved Chilime and because Mingmar is from the area we were able to attend a wedding!
Just magic to be there sharing life in the village.

The Bride and Groom

What a darling pair. So young. The bride came down that day from another village on the mountain. They were given many gifts - several pressure cookers! Lots of rice wine flowed. The wine cup has a little bit of yak butter touched on the side for a blessing - you can see the butter on the side of the larger containers. What a privilege to be able to be part of the celebration.

A Tibetan Wedding

Dancing at the wedding. Joy is in there somewhere!

So many chortens along the way with messages from the past. They are a religious focal point in the landscape, and are believed to have a positive effect on the people who live nearby or pass through the area. I wonder if there are any relics contained within?
Lunch stop with our guide Mingmar. We managed to produce some tins of fish from Australia would you believe.

Just pick a point on the other side, focus on that - and don't look down!!!!
Rangi's belt fell apart so we had to improvise!
Yes - always need to throw in a picture of a loo.
Are we at the top yet Mingmar????
Sooo many swinging bridges - I'm quite chicken when heights are involved. Russ and Rangi thought they were great fun.