22 September 2010

Scenes from Around Leh

The scenes from around the mountain town of Leh had no shortage of things to see and do...

But of course after our little trip, the bikes needed a little TLC first (that and I really needed a rear brake).
Juma's Enfield Repairs

First up, was a walk to the stupa forest.
Stupa Forest

Not sure what the cans exactly do. Snow measurements? Keep them growing straight? Protection from dogs/people/cows peeing? Multi-purpose I'm sure.
Protective Cans

Next was a climb up to one of the many gompas (monastery) overlooking town. Although the climb couldn't have been more than a 100 meters or so, it wasn't too easy at elevation.
Side View
Leh Monastery

Looking up-
Looking Up

Looking down-
Looking Down

Next to the gompa-
Next to Gompa

The scenery at sunset was surreal. Definitely a moment to enjoy and where you know that this is the reason I like to travel.
Flags Fluttering at Sunset