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11 Prose - 8. Silk Road Summary

In 'Silk Road', Nick Middleton recounts his journey to Mount Kailash, hiring Tsetan for transportation and bringing along Daniel for companionship. They navigate challenging mountain passes and encounter nomadic life, while Middleton deals with altitude sickness in Darchen. Ultimately, he finds camaraderie with fellow pilgrim Norbu as they prepare for their pilgrimage, highlighting the determination and struggles of travelers on the Silk Road.

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11 Prose - 8. Silk Road Summary

In 'Silk Road', Nick Middleton recounts his journey to Mount Kailash, hiring Tsetan for transportation and bringing along Daniel for companionship. They navigate challenging mountain passes and encounter nomadic life, while Middleton deals with altitude sickness in Darchen. Ultimately, he finds camaraderie with fellow pilgrim Norbu as they prepare for their pilgrimage, highlighting the determination and struggles of travelers on the Silk Road.

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Silk Road

Summary
The author of the story, Nick Middleton, describes his journey to Mount
Kailash in Silk Road. In order to complete his Kora, the author wishes to visit
Mt. Kailash. Thus, he hires Tsetan so that he gets someone for driving him
up to the mountain. While he was parting with Lhamo, he receives a long-
sleeved sheepskin coat. In order to get companionship, the author takes
Daniel with him till Darchen. Upon starting their journey, Tsetan takes a
short-cut to the south-west. He says it is a direct route to Mt. Kailash. In
order to reach their destination, they would have to cross the high
mountain passes. However, Tsetan assures them that due to lack of snow,
it would be easy to do so. On their way, they cross through a small number
of gazelles, a herd of wild asses and shepherds that were tending the flocks.
Upon reaching the hill, they notice dark tents. They learn they were
nomad’s homes and see a Tibetan mastiff guarding the tents. When they
reach near the tents, the dogs with large jaws ran after their car. Upon
entering the valley, they witness mountains and rivers covered in snow and
ice. The ride on the hill starts turning sharper and bumpier. As they reached
higher, the author could feel the pressure and noticed they were at 5210
meters above sea level. After clearing the first hurdle of snow-filled roads,
they were on and about. The author starts feeling uneasy due to height and
pressure. At around 2 o’clock in the afternoon, they stop for lunch. Finally,
they reach a small town ‘Hor’ in late afternoon. The author took a break in
Hor and sat at the local café sipping on tea. During this time, Tsetan got the
car fixed and Daniel left for Lhasa. The author did not like Hor too much.
Upon resuming the journey, they stay the night at a guest house in
Darchen. We see how he suffers from nose-congestion due to the altitude
change and chilly weather. He goes to see a Tibetan doctor and receives a
five-day course medication. After that, he feels better and enjoys his stay at
Darchen where he meets another pilgrim, Norbu. As Darchen had no
pilgrims, the author finds relief and decides to complete his pilgrimage with
him. Finally, they hire yaks for their luggage and Norbu gives up while
collapsing across the table and laughing. Norbu’s says it would not be
possible for him and he also had a big tummy. To sum up the Silk Road
summary, we learn about the author’s journey through the silk road and
the determination of pilgrims and the hardships they face.

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