Snapshots of Economic Life
Tibetlies at high altitude and the air is thin, with oxygen content only one-third of sea level. When I recently went toTibetand disembarked from the plane inLhasa, I was enchanted by the beauty of the landscape. Walking fast to leave the airport, however, I was soon gasping for breath. This made me realize why Tibetan women walk at such a leisurely pace.
Such a harsh environment exerts a special impact on the economic life of the Tibetans.