Day 15 - Apr 13, 2008 - Washington DC

We started the day off by meeting with another group of about 10 protesters. They were led by Kampo Nawarang Dorje. We than headed down Route 1 towards the Chinese embassy. We stopped half way in a park and many people came over to ask questions. We had stome bread and tea and than headed off towards the Embassy. At the embassy we were joined by another 30 protesters. We began chanting Free Tibet, China Out of Tibet, Stop the Killing's inTibet!. After about 2 hours of protesting. Everyone stopped and had tea and snacks in front of the Embassy. There was than a ceremony performed in which all eight of us walkers were honored by the Tibetan Protesters. We were given multiple Katas and thanks. It was a very moving day. Also our friends from the Ja Ling Center, the Pema Dorje Family, and Lama Gazan Family joined us at the protest. We also were interviewed on film by Pema who works for Voice of America. After this we headed to a dinner provided by Taglahgyal Family. Yeshe and Dorje slept there the rest of us headed us back to the home of Dechen Gyamtso family where we had some great laughs and tea with some family friends. Thanks again to all of the Protestors and families for your support.