...My horse finds its way up the hill easily and is apparently quite happy that the amateur on his back is not trying to lead its way. After all, my four-legged friend walked this path probably many hundred times, so that I happily leave the navigation to him. And it gives me the time to fully enjoy my surroundings anyway...

...We left Tagong (Tibetan region, Sichuan Province, China) earlier this morning and are now on our way into the mountains. We’re following our guide over green hills and long small streams, some of which we have to cross on horseback and which are suddenly not that small anymore when you stand in the middle of it. Our destination is a family of Tibetan Nomads, yak shepherds, who set up their summer camp in this area...

...We’re planning to spend one night in the camp and make our way back home tomorrow. During this time we have the chance to help them to round up their yaks, wittiness the birth of a calve and to be overwhelmed by their hospitality and kindness. We found people who live a tough life and who have to work hard for everything they have, but are happy to share anyway...

...When we get our horses ready on the next morning, we do it in silence. We are speechless, by the beauty of this land and its people...