Inside a ger

Photographer: Steve & Neens
From: Tired feet and yak meat - nomadic life in central Mongolia

Inside a ger

At the front is the stove, where all cooking takes place. You enter in a clockwise direction, men sitting on the western side and women on the eat. The back is reserved for guests or people of high status. Removing your hat indicates you intend to sleep the night in the ger. It is rude to lean against any of the poles or to point you feet at the stove.