Ancient Buddhism could be making a resurgence, perhaps related to this.
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This time, Brian didn't bother to call for a helicopter.
He traveled on foot to reach the Himalayas.
There was no other way.
White Elephant Country was stingy; they only offered shuttle service on the first day, and if you wanted to return to the city afterward, you were on your own.
The area was still bustling, but signs of battle damage could be seen on some of the roads, and several tents had also been damaged.
Listening to the idle chatter of the people along the way, Brian learned that in the two days of his absence, there had been more than one scuffle among the members of these international organizations.
Many countries held historical grievances and disputes.
Such enmity was difficult to avoid coming to head in these circumstances.
