Overwhelming Himalayas

The deeper we made our way into the Himalayas, the more we could feel (and see) the Tibetan influence: Buddhism is dominating, the colorful prayer flags, prayer mills, gompas and monasteries are fixtures in the scenery.

It’s impressive to see how the people live in the remote villages under rough conditions without traffic connections. Goods are being transported on the back of women or by little horse caravans. It’s all handmade or improvised, they smash rocks to build their homes, they till their fields with pickaxes and spans of oxen. It’s all hard work but so amazing to see these survival artists!Lue lisää