Give reasons for the following.
1. The article has been titled 'Silk Road'.
2. Tibetan Mastiffs were popular in China's imperial courts.
3. The author's experience at Hor was in stark contrast to earlier accounts of the place.
4. The author was disappointed with Darchen.
5. The author thought that his positive thinking strategy worked well after all.
Briefly comment on
1. The purpose of the author's journey to Mount Kailash.
2. The author's physical condition in Darchen..
3. The author's meeting with Norbu.
4. Tsetan's support to the author during the journey.
5. "As a Buddhist, he told me, he knew that it didn't really matter if I passed away, but he thought it would be bad for business."