40 kilometers from the Chinese border in east Sikkim,
our diesel 4-wheeler stopped for a few minutes to grab our last cups of tea
and vegetable momos before there was nothing on the side of the rode but
snow and cliffs.


Tibetan prayer flags are dotted all over north India. I'm still
looking for a direct translation, but basically they contain prayers
blessing the countriside. Most people borrow wood blocks from their local
temple, cut their own fabric and make flags at home. I plan to do the same.

Son and Pa ropin' a chicken. The son later
walked around with a chicken on a leash and a smile.

Serious fog at the Ardh Kumbha Mela in Allahabad.