After dinner we returned to Potala Palace, our afternoon destination for stair-switchback-climbing. (At the altitude we are at, it was hot, slow and huffy. In fact, many, many people carry oxygen with them!)
Built in the 7th century, this was formerly the Winter Palace for the Dalailama. We are told fewer than ten monks currently live in the giant fortress.
Our evening visit was punctuated by lightning and thunder as well as a fountain entertaining the square with music and a colorful light show.
Definitely a wow!
Pastor Leah
