Children of Tibet: Sent from Highest Post office in the world

LHASA, Tsomo, 26, is the only staff for the post office at the foot of the world's highest peak Qomolangma, also known as Mount Everest, in Southwest China's Tibet autonomous region. Located more than 5,200 meters above sea level, the 20-square-meter post office was established in 1998 at the base of Mount Qomolangma in Zhaxizom Township in Tingri County. It is known among global tourists as the highest post office in the world.  At the post office, a postcard has two postmarks: a red mark printed with the word Qomolangma both in Chinese and Tibetan, and a black mark indicating the date and address of the post office. During the peak travel season from April to October, Tsomo needs to postmark more than 3,000 cards every day from 9 am to 9 pm. She sometimes needs to write blessings on postcards in Tibetan for both domestic and overseas visitors. The base camp is suitable for year-round travel with a record, 114,000 visitors in 2017. The 8,848-meter high Mount Qomolangma presents dangers such as altitude sickness and bad weather. "The plateau bestows upon us a superior physicality, stronger lungs and heart, and a bright red face. These are gifts of nature," said Tsomo. "Although my working conditions are hard, I will stick to my post and send blessings from Mount Qomolangma to more people across the world," said Tsomo.

Received on 1st of November, 2018 although it was resting in my local office a day earlier. Thanks to dear friend Baby Pig from China. 

Source: http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201808/17/WS5b763a97a310add14f38656e_1.html