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Nadaam Festival
July 14, 2010 We finally made it to the end of our time in Mongolia. Nadaam came and went. The events were interesting to watch but even more fascinating was the Mongolian’s enthusiasm and embracing of their culture. One would … Continue reading
Visiting a Mongolian Classroom
June 16, 2010 As a favor to our host, Erka, we agreed to “teach” English at her friend’s school. We told her that we were not teachers but she was insistent. When we arrived at the school, the Korean language … Continue reading
A routine at last!
June 13, 2010 We have settled in very well in U.B. After a week here, we are already “regulars” at several restaurants. Staying with Erka a few kilometers outside of the center gives us a good work out to build … Continue reading
Ulaanbaatar at Last!
June 6, 2010 Our last main stop on our tour was the Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur National Park. Yesterday we drove all day to get there to see the dormant volcano and all of the interesting lava formations. The park was … Continue reading
Visiting the Reindeer Tribe
June 3, 2010 Getting to the Tsaatan reindeer tribe was neither easy nor fruitful. After arriving in Moron finally, we had to rush around to pull the necessary permits to enter Ulaan Uul. The afternoon was spent getting lunch and … Continue reading
The Road to Moron
May 31, 2010 After leaving the soums, or villages, of Bayan Olgii we began to make our way towards Ulaanbaatar via Moron (pronounced muh-ruhn). We stopped the first night in the town of Ulaangom and immediately noticed a difference. It … Continue reading
Visiting the Eagle Hunters
May 28, 2010 I think I have literally drunk more milk tea today than I ever have in my life. So far I have had eight cups and it isn’t dinner time yet. We had a number of social calls … Continue reading
Baga Turgen Valley, Altai Tavan Bogd National Park
May 25, 2010 The family has been awake since 3 am preparing for the big move. A few of the men left on horseback to herd the animals towards the summer pasture. The rest of the family gathered the rest … Continue reading
Bayan Olgii- Mogoit Valley
May 24, 2010 Today marked the first day of our tour. Our first order of business was to register with the police since we are staying in Mongolia for longer than a month. It was simple enough; there was an … Continue reading
Olgii, Mongolia
May 23, 2010 Last night we went to one of the Peace Corps Volunteer’s (PCV) homes for dinner. There was one PCV couple, a single woman, and two Kazakhs. We certainly have a new appreciation for what the PCVs have … Continue reading
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