By Sand, Wind and Mare's Milk

Asia » Mongolia » Gobi Desert
October 15th 2009

Published: October 21st 2009

A seven kilometer stretch of no man's land separated us from Mongolia. No man's land indeed for only fuel powered engine were allowed through - no walking, no cycling. We loaded our bikes onto an already packed jeep and scrambled in, me in a gentleman's lap, Cedric hanging on the door while steadying an inch of his butt on the tiny dashboard. The jeep was filled to capacity with boxes that held el... Read Full Entry

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Pearly Jacob

PedalledPennings

Born in Shillong, a small hill station in the rather obscure part of North East India. Met friend and companion from Bergerac, a rather distinguished small town in the South of France renowned for it's fine wines. Me, a little weary of my stint as Jockey beaming down dribble through satellite radio and him of his yearly business forays into India. Sharing a healthy passion for the outdoors and outdoor living we turned talk to do. A hike here, a trek there and we soon took up the challenge of a long nourished desire; travel to the high plains of Mongolia. I have never cycled long distance b... full info

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Cha...cha..cha...Changes!!

This was in a new mining town that sprung up in the Gobi but an insight into the many ger districts of UB and other towns.

One of the many tent inspection visits.

Sunset on the Gobi

Nokhkoi Khorio!! Hold the dog.

Far Out sun specks

The Mongol, Chinese, Indian connection

Another desert meeting and thank goodness it wasn't us they were after

...mafia look aside they were sweet Chinese construction migrants.

Mellow yellow...chinz curtains, carpeted wooden floors and pastel wallpaper...a cheap Russian style dorm (Sainshand)

China may be next door but Europe's closer

And oh yes to continue the story...

we find friends who make a small TV report on us

Railway sleeper cabin

Only wood around is sleeper surplus or just wacked...

Our dear Erdene host and the llittle chatter box

30th October 2009

Béatrice LINARES
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Hello!! Nous nous sommes rencontrés brièvement à Xiahe, un soir au Yousth International Hotel, j'étais en voyage avec mon fils et vous nous avez raconté votre voyage qui nous a éblouit. Et ça continue, à la lecture de votre blog!! C'est un vrai bonheur de vous lire, votre voyage est riche et passionnant, les photos font rêver!!! Je ne comprends pas toujours tout, mon anglais n'étant pas terrible, mais les mots ne sont pas toujours nécessaires!!!! Continuez à partager votre voyage, là bas et ici, c'est un régal!! Béatrice

13th February 2010

baruk
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'd like an ulaan bataar post...the cold and snow and wall and frozen noses and all...

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