15th March. HEADSHAVE.

Spent a happy couple of hours in Brisbane City Centre as I had been collecting sponsors for the 'World's Greatest Shave' to get funds for Leukaemia Research.

My Aunt Doreen and Mother-in-Law Joan both died of this unpleasant disease.

Little 3 minute video of before, during & after the shave.

I managed to pull in over $3,800 

You can still donate at: 

 http://my.leukaemiafoundation.org.au/personalPage.aspx?registrationID=472096

Wed. 30th Jan. Leh

A climb up to the Gompa above Leh. 

Stok Kangri. 6,153 m. (20,182 ft.)

 Shanti Stupa.

View of Leh and Stok range of mountains.

Tue. 29th Jan. Drive back to Leh.

Last walk on the Chadar to meet up with the jeeps.

Back in Leh

 We say goodbye to our excellent team of porters.

Sun. 27th Jan. Dib Cave to Gyalpo. 12.0 km.

Pancake ice.

The kitchen tent and our excellent chef.

Sat. 26th Jan. Nerak to Dib Cave. 13.2 km.

The bridge at Nerak.

Fri. 25th Jan. Roadhead to Nerak. 14.3 km.

A beautiful day as we head back on to the ice.

Lobsang leads the way.

OMG ! Fresh Snow Leopard tracks.

No. It didn't drop it's sunnies! Just there for an idea of how big these paws must have been.

Thu. 24th Jan. Drive from Zangla to the Roadhead.

 We leave our comfortable abode in Zangla to head back onto the ice.

 First stop, overnight at the road head.

Lobsang reckoned that the huts would be warmer than our tents. We agreed.

Wed. 23rd. Jan. Wintry day in Zangla.

A day walking to the nunnery and, after lunch, up to 'the King's House'.

Ade's prayer flags flying at the King's House.

Tue. 22nd Jan. Drive to Padum to restock.

 4 wheel drive to Padum to restock with yak, biscuits & socks.

 The monastery of Karsha floating above the mist on the river.

The monks robes ready for ceremonies.

Momos and tea in a teashop in Padum - Phil, me, Ade.