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Nam Tso Lake, 4718m

August 15, 2009
By John Mason
Nam Tso Lake, 4718m

Nam Tso Lake It is the highest salt lake in the world, and largest salt lake in the Tibet. However, to the Tibetan people, it is a significantly spiritual place (less so since the Chinese presence). Driving to the lake is relatively easy task, obtaining permission to do so is another matter. An expensive...
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It's time to leave – next stop riga

July 19, 2009
By John Mason
It's time to leave – next stop riga

After a rather effecient taxi service (thanks to the Brophy) everything went downhill! Poor scanning and a mass drug search at Gatwick meant appalling queues and little time for a beer. Departure on time was followed by an incredible roller coaster ride(with a couple of hysteric Latvians) and a diversion to Tallinn – not the...
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Pre trip research

July 10, 2009
By John Mason
Pre trip research

With an altitude change of 5000 meters in two days, altitude sickness is a potential issue....
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