A pilgrim passing along the Sacred Way, around the Potala at Lhasa. Note that the path is lined with carved stone and other religious objects.

The fort of Nangartse, on the trail to Lhasa in central Tibet.

In the courtyard of a Tibetan house, as seen from my window.

Crumbling watch towers dot the landscape along the trail to Lhasa.

A street in Phari, Tibet, sometimes called the "highest, windiest, dirtiest city in the world".

My Tibetan servant Pa-sang ("Friday"), with friends.