Tag Archives: himalaya

CHEMREY GOMPA

Posted on September 28, 2014 by Thomas Bethune

I am nearing the final entry regarding my experiences in Ladakh. I have yet to share anything other than the visual elements of my visit there. I am enjoying this process of reviewing and reworking imagery from six years ago. … Continue reading →

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LAND OF THE NOMADS

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Thomas Bethune

A village near the limit of where crops of barley may be grown. The altitude is about 13,000′. Lungser Kangri 21,000’+.

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MY VENTURE TO KARZOK – ABOUT AS FAR AS ONE CAN GO VIA ROADWAYS

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Thomas Bethune

Thupten and I took a drive to the village of Karzok which is located at what I call “the end of the civilization”. As of 2008 this was as far as one could travel via motorized vehicles. It is located … Continue reading →

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THIKSEY MONASTARY

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Thomas Bethune

Thiksey Gompa (Monastery) is the gompa where I spend the most time. Thupten made arrangements for me to spend the night there. I spent an evening walking about with my camera in what became a “walking meditation”. Early the following … Continue reading →

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THUPTEN

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Thomas Bethune

My visit to Ladakh was in response to the family of the girl (Tenzin Angmo) that we sponsored. We were invited and urged to visit them in their Buddhist community in Ladakh. It worked out that I was the only … Continue reading →

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LITTLE TIBET

Posted on September 14, 2014 by Thomas Bethune

THE ROAD FROM NUBRA VALLEY TO LEH VIA KARDUNG LA, 2008 Over the next several postings, I will share some of my experiences from my travels in Ladakh in 2008. I  do not intend to write a travel blog with … Continue reading →

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