From Tingri (4,390 meters) its possible to see four of the highest peaks in the world, including Mt. Everest.  (Photo D.L. Mazur)

The Happy Tea Shop in Tingri serves excellent meals.   (Photo D.L. Mazur)

A Tibetan farmer brings his goods to market near Gyantse.   (Photo:  D.L. Mazur)

The Tashilunpo Monastery in Shigatse, where more than 7,000 monks live and worship in the Buddhist religion.  (Photo:  J. Otto)

A shepherd girl near Tingri.  Hanging around in town, herding sheep, bringing her kids to the local school.  (Photo:  J. Otto)

Tibetan students at the Chun Zom School.   (Photo:  D.L. Mazur)