The Chicago Daily News "expedition" to Lhasa, crossing the Nyapso-la (16,400 foot pass).

On the trail to Lhasa holy monuments line the way. This chorten forms a arch over the trail.

G70. A yak-skin boat on the upper Brahmaputra River, central Tibet.

G72. Looking down the length of our boat on the journey down the Brahmaputra River.

Pilgrims and officials leaving Dalai Lama's summer palace in Jewel Park, Lhasa after receiving his blessing.

The monk on left is the Lord Chamberlain, who handles the Dalai Lama's personal affairs and is one of the most influential monks in Tibet.

The bronze lion in foreground was a present, many years ago from one of the emperors of China.