The hat (above), the deel, the boots (sorry, couldn't get them in this shot) and that craggy face - if only I could have actually photographed him properly!
Australia Day in Mongolia.....and more! January 31st 2011 Well, January has been another interesting month in Mongolia.
In mid-January, I caught the train from Darkhan to UB. It doesn't sound all that exciting but it was a different form of transportation to try out in Mong and I was curious as to why it took twice as long to get to the capital as the bus! Rita (a Swiss citizen and English teacher here in Mong) and I boarded the train in Darkhan aroun ... read more
Asia » Mongolia » Darkhan The Mongols gained fame in the 13th century when under Chinggis KHAN they conquered a huge Eurasian empire. After his death the empire was divided into several powerful Mongol states, but these broke apart in the 14th century. The Mongols eventually ... ... read more