On Backs or By Yak. There's more to see in the kingdom of the heavens.

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Dance of the Yak Train. For anyone who has traveled in the Himalayas, yaks can be seen around every turn, along every pass and on slopes of impossible steepness. They are the beasts of burden that necessitated the famous trans Himalayan trade route between Tibet and Nepal. Often surly and unruly, they can carry over 100kg on their backs. One tip: Always walk on the inside of the trail when passing yaks, as they have a nasty habit of knocking unweary travellers off the side of the mountain, myself almost included.

The Long Walk Home. Captured at the highest airstrip on earth. Approximately 12,200 feet above sea level, the little dirt track at Syangboche services the largest village in the Everest region, Namche Bazaar. A lone porter, most likely ferrying supplies between mountain villages and walking ten plus hours a day, stands alone amongst the vast wilderness at the top of the world.

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Balloon Mafia. In the west we refer to Adam Smith and John Maynard Keynes. Over here it's a little more complicated. Ask yourself, if your child had to work to survive, would you be proud if he was an entrepreneur, diligently leading his little motley crew?

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On Backs or By Yak. There's more to see in the kingdom of the heavens.

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