So after much debate, and consideration we've decided to try our best to get into Tibet. We've picked a 13 day tour of Tibet that includes trips out of Lhasa to Shigatse (3 days) and to Lake Namtsho (2 days). We've decided not to go to Everest base camp on this trip due to cost and the sensitivity of the issue. We find out tomorrow if our permit is approved, and it if is we leave on Saturday the 12th to Tibet. The price is steep but so is the mountains that circle the Tibetian plateau, as you need to be part of a guided tour to get the correct permits. Which means whenever we leave Lhasa we require a guide and truck to take us anyone. Even still I am becoming prematurally excited.
So yesterday, today, and tomorrow we wander the streets around our hostel, play ping-pong, fight off homesickness (does anyone know some treatment options?) surf the slow internet and wait, and wait... So in conclusion we are somewhat well rested (only somewhat due to the 24-7 construction taking place next door, I've finished my book, and just passing the hours until we hopefully get to spring into action and fly off to Lhasa on Saturday morning.
Tyson and Sara
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