Breanna Up High!

The nights are definately colder. Even when arriving at Golmud at 6:30am in the dark we were swarmed by taxi drivers who were trying to rip us off. They must have thought we were lazy wallets. They were surprized when we laughed at them and started walking towards the hotel after consulting our map and compass. At leaset six taxis followed us half way along the mile long walk to the hotel, honking and laughing at us. Really, we were the ones laughing at them because we didn't mind the short walk and they were the ones losing business.

The drive to Lhasa was Exciting! The 20 hour drive didn't seem very long at all. Time flies. Actually I was the only one who wasn't affected by the altitude. Ammon is having the worst time and is still feeling terrible. Poor baby. We always knew women were the stronger ones. . Then again lets call it even because we were the ones sick in Kashgar. Serves him right for calling us wimps. The difference is that we are taking good care of him. We hope he will be better by his birthday so that we can go to the Potala Palace.

Even when arriving at 1:00 am in the morning we can always count on someone sleeping by the door of the shops and guest houses. I wasn't shy about hammering on the front door. The guy who let us in was very friendly but half asleep and in his long johns. He said " Here is your key, pay in the morning". We were all too tired too function.

I just realized that I havn't worn a seatbelt in what seems like forever. The saftey rules are lacking. WOW. There are no seatbelts or limit to how many people can cram themselves into a vehicle.

Looking forward to getting another visa and seeing Lhasa!
Not to brag or anything but I have to go do some more cool stuff!
P.S. Just because I say random things all the time doesn't mean I have the altitude sickness that Ammon is accusing me of having.
Breanna