nuang heard their stories. heard about the men and women who crossed the himalayas bleeders the many dying of starvation or getting trapped in the eyes. for years his father planned his own escape and was the first to flee. he sent for his two sons. nuang cut pieces of the plans of neighbors when they came back. the nearest district with a phone. nuang and their father's friend would ride on horse but they would board a bus to the county of -- and get on a truck heading for the capital. after getting their bearings they were supposed to join up with a paid guide to make the trek across the mountains to the border and of nepal. if they made it that far, they paul would greet them. he pulled as their grandfathers and would be waiting with a piece of coal. the car was supposed to transport the brothers to a tibetan refugee center. it was to paint their faces a shade darker so they would look more like children. tibetan children are known for their unusual the bloody red tees. the extra blood flow resulting from th