Camels on the Gobi

.... the Green Gobi and the Bogey Man - Part II

June 2nd 2014
4 hours sleep in what was left of last night after our crossing of the China/Mongolia border in the wee small hours but, what better way to wake than to the sight of a herd of camels right outside the window of the train and right beside the railway line when I awoke at 7-30am and peered out. Camels on the Gobi. Yesterday was a very long day and last night even longer. We had travelled all d ... read more

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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

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