Look at the beautiful tulips. This and the next 8 pictures are from our first stop on the trip.
Cows in the barn
Outside of the cow barn
Milking the cow to make yogurt
Cooking facilities inside the house
Festive dress for the holiday
Man showing his handiwork
Two women in the market
Pictures from Matho, near the end of our trip.
Delden and his wife are pictured outside her work.
Their children were intrigued by the computer.
The new kitchen in their home retains the old stove and our dining table.
The steps go up to the 'bathroom'--if it is occupied, one set of shoes will be missing.
Delden's dad is getting the plow blade ready and showing Howdy how it attaches.
The shower is located next to the hot water heater.
That poor cow does not seem to be in pain, but her face looks awful.
The big black brute is an old dzoh who was weak; Howdy listened to his heart and lungs.
Howdy talking to a local veterinarian
Lake Tsomgo, north-eastern Sikkim (note those walking toward the green-roofed shelter) Â
Poor yak, how embarrassing for these beasts
Ready for a unique ride
I mentioned winding roads--this one en route to the lake
Well known zoo in Darjeeling
The elusive, endangered red panda
These pandas race along tree branches.
We had seen snow leopard tracks, but now viewed the live critter.
Urban planning in Darjeeling!
A neighborhood above the road, houses accessible by stairs
Most every day was cloudy and overcast, so photos are not sharp.
The Gergan sons: Andy (business), Reuben (environmental engineering) and Isaac (art).
Farewell to Ladakh—monasteries at the highest peak of each villlage
