****************************
****************************
Snow-peaked Mountains from the train |
|
|
 |
|
|
|
|
Oasis in the Desert Along the Silk Road |
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
A system of Buddhist cave temples that were an integral aspect of the Silk Road history and lore from the 4th to the 14th centuries. The grottoes contain mural stories that were created over a span of 1000 years.
There was a sand storm the day we were there. |
 |
 |
|
 |
 |
It is strictly forbidden to take photos inside the grottoes. These five pictures are "borrowed" from: Chinatravelguide.com More are available at: & Here is a video slideshow with soft koto music that a youtube user uploaded.
|
 |
|
|
 |
 |
Camel Ride in the Desert 1 Chinese guide, 1 Chinese, 1 Brit, 1 Brazilian, 1 Columbian, 1 Filipina and 1 American
|
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Sweet Shadow Kiss in the Desert |
 |
Our Brazilian Friend |
|
|
 |
|
 |
Sunrise in the Desert |
The Campsite |
|
Jasmen and the Columbian |
Brian |
|
 |
Back at Charlie's Hostel near Cresent Lake |
|
|
Fading Face in the Desert Dusk |
|
