Anyone been to Tibet?

[Ace Rimmer]

Looks like I'm going, in June 2008. Going with a buddy who works part-time in Shanghai. Probably spend a few days in Shanghai and then we'll head out to Tibet.

I've never been to Tibet (or China for that matter). Of the countries in that part of the world, I've been to India, Taiwan and Japan.

I've read there's some great hiking there. I'm an experienced hiker/camper so I don't think I'll have any trouble with the typical touristy hikes. I'm not planning on tackling anything that requires an ice axe or crampons to climb.

With the laws over there I'm leaving my firearms, knives, Surefire flashlights and all other tactical gear at home. Strictly non-offensive load-out.

My buddy speaks Mandarin fluently and he also can read/write the language. So at least I've got somebody who can interpret for me.

Any advice for a China/Tibet newbie? I'm sure I'll stick out like the typical American tourist but to the extent I can be the "gray man" I'll try.

 

[edmorel]

Just got back from Tibet. FYI, sexual Dalai Lama jokes don't translate well over there

and the monks don't know any Kung Fu

edit: sorry, it's late and I am bored. Hope you get some serious answers

 

[Connemara]

Originally Posted by edmorel

Just got back from Tibet. FYI, sexual Dalai Lama jokes don't translate well over there

and the monks don't know any Kung Fu

Does sex translate well with the monks? I figure you would've at least made a pass at some of them.

 

[whodini]

Originally Posted by edmorel

Just got back from Tibet. FYI, sexual Dalai Lama jokes don't translate well over there

and the monks don't know any Kung Fu

edit: sorry, it's late and I am bored. Hope you get some serious answers

This post was just awful. Awful.

 

[edmorel]

Originally Posted by whodini

This post was just awful.

Awful.


I found myself in a Chris Rock as the Oscars situation. A lot of jokes could have been made, but I tried to play it safe and bombed

Don't know how to work clean.

It can't all be gold

 

[whodini]

Originally Posted by edmorel

I found myself in a Chris Rock as the Oscars situation. A lot of jokes could have been made, but I tried to play it safe and bombed

Don't know how to work clean.

It can't all be gold
That's not the ed I know.

Hopefully it'll be like your E.D.: a quick slump. Ace, my cousin just got back from Tibet a month ago. I'll see what his advice is.

 

[LabelKing]

I've always wanted to go to Tibet, but then found out they have a NuSkin franchise there. I don't want to go there as much now.