Thursday, May 8, 2008

Pelling

-Woke up at sunrise with view of Khangchendzonga (8586m, 3rd highest mountain in world).
-Went to Shangka-Choling monastery, with great views of the mountain range. One young monk-in-training showed me around the prayer hall. Spoke to owner of the guesthouse up there over some masala chai. Went upstairs to see the Puja (prayer) w/an old monk hitting a drum, playing cymbals, chanting, and turning the pages of his Tibetan book.
-Hiked to Pemayangtse Monastery and then the ruins of Rabdentshe.
-Back at hotel, saw amazing sunset.

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