Mongolia: Cameleering 101


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October 18th 2017
Published: October 20th 2017
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We set out on a mission. We were going to prepare a string a camels for an outrageous expedition. We signed up because we love the camels and we love the concept. We assumed we would be building trust, teaching commands and perfecting practices. We knew there would be great progress followed by a few setbacks followed by more progress. We knew nothing would go as initially planned. Some of us had... Read Full Entry



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This is a feed pan filled with bran and mixed with a bit of water. The expedition team called it porridge. I won't tell you what the Shamrock Farms camels would call it... Photo credit: Kaila Frazer
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How many knots did we have to tie before we were good? Photo credits: Kaila Frazer
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Here Shamrock sat down for the first time on command. It was not an easy task, patience was required and persistence was mandatory. But once he sat, he was praised with great energy. Photo credit: Kaila Frazer
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Hay being delivered at Camel Camp...four bales at a time.



20th October 2017

Jealousy
I'm worried about the camels back home--the one humped variety. Have you clothes well laundered and don't breathe a word to them about consorting with the Bactrians. There might be a sense of betrayal, if not consorting with the enemy. I'm learning. Great photos. Great 101 course!

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