cokesmith

Tibet really is one of the great last megafauna hotspots left in Asia. I spent about 9 days there a couple weeks ago during our Golden Week holidays here in China. What an amazing safare we had! We saw literally thousands of animals of at least 18 different species, with some very good quality sightings. Tons of scenery and culture to make the whole experience very well-rounded and worth repeating. Take a look at this report and I think you will be as amazed as I was...


Cheers!


Coke


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Hanuman

Nice report and photos Coke. I had a lot of trouble at altitude 4,000 meters and above but read in your report that only one person, Stephen, had it.

Amazing you found so much wildlife there!

cokesmith

Thanks Hanuman! It was high for sure. My night at 4700m+ was pretty much nearing my limit too....Not sure how much higher I could take and get any sleep...

Shanghainese

Amazing, Coke, you made it to Tibet, many thanks for sharing!

cokesmith

You bet Aline! See you in a week!!!

Femi

Another great report. Having trouble downloading the pictures, so I'll have to back and have another look. So glad you're scoping out the lay of the land for the rest of us!

No Som and Cokie this time?

rkkwan

Very nice. Thanks for sharing!

cokesmith

Cokie and Som decided to head to Thailand this time so we traveled apart this time - first time ever! It was strange for both of us and we agreed not to do it again...;-) Som, after seeing the images, was bummed that she didn't go too! NExt year will be a repeat performance.

Hope the pics are loading ok now. I have heard this from a couple folks now...Wonder what's up...

Shanghainese

Coke! Regretfully I won't be in Shanghai next week, glad to hear this is a much larger GTG with wonderful Fodorites, have great fun!!

cokesmith

OH No! I am so sorry to miss you! Hope everything is OK. Next time you are in town, please let us know!!!

Shanghainese

How nice of you, Coke, everything is fine. You know I live permanently in California and only visit Shanghai annually altho hope to make it more often. When I visit next, you'll be the first in town to know. Best to you, Som and Cokie!!

Femi

Yes, I can see the pictures now. Love the weasels and the first shot of the smiling fox. The other fox shots look strange and rather unsettling. I'm not used to seeing that breed, it takes a little getting used to. The tibetan antelope also look strange but not as strange as the fox. It just goes to show how unfamiliar I am with wildlife in this part of the world.

The wolf shots are exciting, and that of the tangled gazelle was painful to see. The photos are so important to the report, glad you were able to solve the problem.

cokesmith

Yes the Tibetan fox is a strange one. I tell my students that it was designed by a cartoonist that had a bit too much to drink....

travelwife

Wow! The pictures are splendid! Thank you for sharing!

myshofer

thabks for sharing coke. you have presented a good report.pics are amaizing.

Elainee

Wow! What an experience! Just looking at the photos and reading about your trip, I am excited (and exhausted). Could never make that trip but loved seeing the animals and birds. Why do the people wear masks....dust?
So glad you share these adventures and your knowledge of the wildlife.

cokesmith

Thanks! Yes the masks are mainly for dust, especially in the towns where the roads are particularly dusty. I cannot imagine living on some of the roads here... But the high altitude dry air may have something to do with it too. We were constantly battling dry-nose.... Thanks for taking a look at the blog! Cheers.

dgunbug

Coke - your pictures are amazing! Just wanted to say what a pleasure it was to meet you, som and cokie. The fodors gtg was lots of fun and dinner was outstanding.

cokesmith

Same here Dgunbug!!! GREAT fun. Really enjoyed seeing and meeting everyone down on the Bund. And thanks for checking out the Tibet report. That was fun too! But the food was no where near as good....;-)

Cheers,

Coke, Som and Cokie

Shanghainese

You got the Fodors goodies from Bob, right? Glad you had so much fun with the group at the GTG and great food too!