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Welcome to the "Roof Of The World"
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First stop: Shanti Stupa
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Buddha statue (seems golden...)
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Closeup of artwork and carvings
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Buddhist tombs near the Stupa
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What a view from up top!
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Prayer wheels abound in Leh
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Leh Palace... now uninhabited
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That's a great view from Leh Palace...
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...but what is the view from up there?
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Now THIS is some view (Ladakh Valley)
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Monasteries are well-decorated...
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...and insides are no less beautiful
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That's how they're built?? (gulp)
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Day trip to village of Likir
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Likir Gompa perched on a windy cliff
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Closeup of monastery architecture
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These monks have a gorgeous view!
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That is one BIG Buddha statue...
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...and intricately carved!
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Imagine meeting some Canadians in Ladakh?!
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On the banks of the river Indus
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IN the (ice-cold) Indus...brrr!
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Refueling for a long trip
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1st of many Traffic Check Points
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Leaving greenery behind
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Taking a break
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Another TCP at 16.5K feet
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Inhospitable climate + great view = tough sell!
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Bundling up for rough weather ahead
