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Lhasa to Kathmandu: The alternative friendship highway, Part 1

Gaetan and I make our way over the mighty Himalaya from the freezing, windy hell in Tibet to warmth and peace in Nepal.

from YouTube on Mon, Jan 26 2009

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26 Mar 08 visit The Friendship Highway.  »  YouTube videoPictures of The Friendship Highway and the surrounding scenery. The Friendship Highway is the overland route from Lhasa to Kathmandu. MUSIC-The Highway Song by Free. FREE TIBET!!!!
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