Lamusi 2
Has a fairly relaxing day wandering around the hills. Some great views with snow topped mountains in the background and the usual monasteries, yaks etc to provide a good Tibetan scene. But now starting to feel more wintry, yesterday on the road numerous herds of yaks wre being brought down for their winter pastures and the locals heavily dressed in their thick blanket overcoats.
Last night went to the nightclub next door to the hotel expecting the usual tourist song and dance. As it was, most definitely for the local Tibetans. Colourful Tibetan decor with a girl or guy singing or playing an instrument and the locals drinking beer or tea at tables. But felt kind of tense than fun. Tibetans are often big guys, very tough, with a quite severe weather beaten unkempt look and wrapped in their blankets and hats don’t really give a party feeling, at least for an outsider like me despite them being friendly enough. Interesting all the same.
Tomorrow of to Xiahe. If nothing else will miss the food of here and Songpan, especially the Yak burger and chips they do so splendidly here, nice to have proper western food for once !!
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