Tibet!

Tibet was the main destination for this trip. We spent 4 nights in Lhasa, which was the only part of Tibet for which we could get a permit. We also found out that we had to get a personal tour guide, who turned out to be Tenzin, a Tibetan nomad. He was a great guide, who taught us much more than we could have learned on our own and who we had a lot of fun with.

Tibet was an amazing experience. We saw many Buddhist temples and monasteries, and experienced some great culture and food. I was struck how much traditional Tibetan life coexisted with modernity. The Himalayas and surroundings were beautiful, as well as the detail and color of every building. Tibet was definitely one of the best places I've ever been.