Woke up at 530am and watched the sunrise. Its a beautiful sunny day. Walk around town, found my way onto a track near Buddhist temple - amazing scenery looking out onto the snow capped mountains. Scattered along the track were Buddhist artefacts, monkeys, cows, colourful stupas, prayer wheels, and hundreds of prayer flags. Went into the Buddhist temple to have a preview for tomorrow. Watched the dalai lama and hundreds of monks chanting - so exciting! lunch at ma...

Arrive in Delhi 12am Tuesday - so tired (been travelling since 1pm Sunday). Step outside airport and notice the haze, noise, and warmth. Little Indian man from airport hotel has my name on a sign (thank god I don't have to deal with a taxi right now). We chat as we wait for the driver to bring the car around... an HOUR later and I'm starting to get impatient. Check into hotel (already seems like I've been scammed with jacking up prices and anyone who just looks a...

13 hour plane ride