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The fort of Nangartse, on the trail to Lhasa in central Tibet.
F55. A yak caravan carrying supplies to China. The Tibetan drivers have attached a prayer flag to the back of one of the animals.
F56. Two of the Tibetan drivers in our caravan talk over the situation.
G67. Yak caravan with supplies for China.
G74. A great caravan of yaks.
F52. The headman of a village and two attendants bring a gift of mutton and eggs to Sir Basil Gould, the British representative during his visit to Lhasa. The man on the left holds a whole dried sheep. The second man carries a tray full of eggs.
F53. Sir Basil Gould gets the customary greeting of Tibet. A Tibetan official presents him with a white scarf, signifying "purity of friendship". On the trail to Lhasa.
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.
Nepalese porters with supplies for China, near the summit of Natu pass, at the frontier of India and Tibet.
Inside the Drepung monastery (largest in world) Giant monks, carrying big bronze shafts of authority, walk ahead through the streets to clear the way for visitors.
Performers dancing, during a party given by the regent of Tibet, at his home outside Lhasa.