Amazing Tibet! Wildlife, Culture & Stunning Landscapes!
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Amazing Tibet! Wildlife, Culture & Stunning Landscapes!
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
http://www.cokesmithphototravel.com/..._Plateau_.html
Cheers!
Coke
http://www.cokesmithphototravel.com/..._Plateau_.html
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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?
No Som and Cokie this time?
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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...
Hope the pics are loading ok now. I have heard this from a couple folks now...Wonder what's up...
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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!!
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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.
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.
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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.
So glad you share these adventures and your knowledge of the wildlife.
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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.
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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
Cheers,
Coke, Som and Cokie