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29th May 2004 | The abode of the Dalai Lama

May 29, 2004

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Left for the Summer palace by 1600 hrs. Close by. A very green compound. Saw a Radio and a Piano gifted by Nehru. Whatever others say, the Dalai Lamas lived in luxury.

28th May 2004 | Camp at Lhasa

May 28, 2004

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Had lunch enroute at a very beautiful place - valley, sheep, mountains, a small stream ! The road was excellent once we hit the highway. Entered Lhasa around 1700 hrs.

27th May 2004 | Shigatse Comforts

May 27, 2004

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Went for an organised tour to the Shigatse monastery of 14th century. Houses the biggest Maitreya Buddha Statue. The monastery belongs to Panchen lamas.

26 May 2004 | Back at Lha Tse

May 26, 2004

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A lot of delay during lunch and Kankan Sir and I screamed at our interpreter-guide Norbu. Cdr Dam called me and castigated me and also told me that now he has got to know me, he wouldn’t have taken me in the team if he had known me before.

25th May 2004 | The Newsmen arrive

May 25, 2004

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At 1400 IST there was a live chat with the public through Hindustan Times. Cdr Dam answered all the questions.One question was to Nitin, the youngest in the team.