摘要
A winter visit to the roof of the world might have been extra chilly,but when the views are of herds of yaks not tourists,it makes for a cool time,Christmas can be a difficult time for international workers,unable to travel home,uncertain how to cele-brate.I attempted to go to the tropical south,instead I found myself in the early hours of Christmas Eve fully clothed in bed in a small unheated room.Outside,thanks to bracing winds,the temperature feel was-30°C,al though it was only-20°C.The facilities were basic at best.At over 5,000 meters the air was extremely thin,slowing the pace of all;activities.My skin felt sore and dry.Yet I was never happier to be anywhere my entire life.
