Indira First Mountain Climb

Indira First Mountain Climb

(Our friend’s picture since the camera battery decided to die just as we reached the top) Today was our manager’s last day living in Kangding. She has happily brought so much love to Zhilam Hostel this year! We will all miss her smiling face and endless...
A Man’s Laundry

A Man’s Laundry

Guests at the hostel often do their laundry here and hang it on the roof. I love this load of laundry by 2 male guests: 2 sets of 7 boxers…all one needs for traveling light.
Making “Mimosas”

Making “Mimosas”

Tonight we tried our hand for the first time at making samosas… and Adalia kept us all entertained by calling them “Mimosas”. We wish we were drinking mimosas!
The New Tibetan Mastiff Puppy

The New Tibetan Mastiff Puppy

Ever since we’ve been married, Kris has wanted a dog. A big one. It took us eight years of married life to create a semi-stable enough life in which to add a dog. Well the day has finally come. With the good news of a manager coming to join us, we decided this...