This young Russian who lived in Shanghai with all its comforts and conveniences will find a decided change on the other side of the Zhara Pass. 'The pass itself lies alongside the Dapao and both are practically the same height. The Zhara, however, has a long stretch fon the top and' is not an easy pass to manipulate during the cold windy days of December or January. "Some years ago a French priest was overtaken on this high pass and some of the company travelling with him called him the "son of a devit™ for failing to bring a tent with him.
'The scheme is to got as near the foot of the pass on this side, await sunny day' and make a dash for it." On the pass there is no habitat tion whatever so the traveller simply' must get over or bivoune somewhere up inthe snow. This is not Mr. Goullart's first experience along the Tibetan bordes "fa connection wit his work in the American Express hho once ted a party up on to the Kansu frontier. He has had. con siderable experience in guiding partes in different parts of the Repub-Tie and knows his Ching well." He has also had much experience in. meeting Chinese oMelals and has acquired the happy art and knack. of overcoming difieulties and obstales in the distant interior with his exceedingly happy disposition.
The Sikang authorities gave him 'a very warm reception and have done "everything to facilitate his adventure into Minya. They are anxious to secure a brand of yak. Buller that will meet foreign taste and it Mr. Goullart can show them how this can be done they will be under no small debt of gratitude to
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