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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]
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] Blog: Arrival in Ulaan Baatar
Date: October 14th 2006
Day 133, 11th October Darchan - Salcheet - Buruunharaa Awoke to a glorious sunrise over the valley. A dog from the nearby ger came to visit the tent, I threw him some food and had a friend for life. Then, a huge flock, or herd, a sheep came towards our tents munching away. It was like a tsunami wave approaching, a munching mass of hungry grass-nibbling mouths. As they came closer and close ... read more
Date: October 14th 2006
Day 133, 11th October Darchan - Salcheet - Buruunharaa Awoke to a glorious sunrise over the valley. A dog from the nearby ger came to visit the tent, I threw him some food and had a friend for life. Then, a huge flock, or herd, a sheep came towards our tents munching away. It was like a tsunami wave approaching, a munching mass of hungry grass-nibbling mouths. As they came closer and close ... read more
