Gobi Desert and Central Mongolia 26/06/08 to 07/07/08


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July 7th 2008
Published: September 18th 2008
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The Gobi. The Desert. Open a Pandora's box of contrasts. Total journey distance 2,200km. Total days tires popped = 5. Imagine baron fields. Gazelle's leaping gracefully over a distant hill. Camels, sheep, yak, horses and goats running wild together. Or some belonging to the nomads conveniently standing on the road in front of where your car is about to drive. The smell of flowers with a mint l... Read Full Entry



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Isnt he so cute? So smily:)
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Bernie gets a bit pekish.
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Our noble steeds are probably happy they are free from us.
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The family.
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The goats that nearly ate Bilge's chess piece.
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ON the way back.
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I think this is the stream that flows to Baikal.
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Our last night in a ger. I went for a walk.
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A herd of horses comes home.
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Some cows near our gers.
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Sunset was again beautiful.
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The little girl from Wales plays with the Mongolian kids.
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As the journey comes to a close we are greeted by an amazing sunrise.



19th September 2008

Wow
Amazing photos, I love the one of the town, the man on his soviet truck and the one with the tied up horse. I'm proud of what you have achieved, you should be also.
6th October 2008

Re: Wow
Thanks for the comments! Definately very proud!

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