Tshangma-la Julley!
After a VERY early morning getting to the domestic airport in Delhi, we've arrived safely in Ladakh. We were silenced by the beauty of the trans-Himal landscape this morning as we drove from the Leh airport. The students were awestruck as we watched Leh waking up in the early morning sunlight. Upon arrival, we were filled with cha (tea) and biscuits while we admired the inspiring gardens at the Chube Guesthouse. All of us promply hit the hay for a few hours recharging from our early morning and were awakened to a feast of spaks, dal, and das (vegetables, lentils and rice).
Namgial lead us on a stroll through the north bazaar of Leh, pointing out important sites that we all will visit frequently during our time here: Ecological Apricot store, tailors for making gonchas (traditional Ladakhi dress), and the Ladakh Ecological Development Group.
We're all looking forward to a good night's sleep and some more Ladakhi adventures tomorrow!
Hope all is well state-side...
Peace,
Tracy