Mary-Ann Ochota reveals her Tibet experiences on Radio 4’s From Our Own Correspondent

Fresh from her first trip to Tibet, our Living on the Roof of the World presenter Mary-Ann Ochota records her experiences and impressions for Radio 4’s From Our Own Correspondent.

Mary-Ann describes her early starts milking yaks before the sun has risen and the importance this creature has in Tibet – from yak-dung fuel to transportation to milk. She discusses the effect of globalisation on the high plateau from the division of labour to changes in nomadic routines.