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November 7th 2010
Published: November 7th 2010
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The title of this blog is dedicated to my soon-to-be-departing-Mongolia-friend, Beth, who has used this statement many times over the past 3 months to retain her amazing optimism. I will certainly miss her. 😞 And I have to say, since I published my last blog, I have had some great experiences.....so let's commence! The race that didn't stop a nation The 150th running of the Melbourne ... Read Full Entry



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Inside our GerInside our Ger
Inside our Ger

Jo and Farrah waiting for the rest of the group to wake up!
Early morningEarly morning
Early morning

So pretty!
Next group awake!Next group awake!
Next group awake!

Just the Chris and Alex to go.
Sharyn Gol - Town CentreSharyn Gol - Town Centre
Sharyn Gol - Town Centre

Not much to it really!
Sharyn GolSharyn Gol
Sharyn Gol

Around town, cows a-grazing, coal mine in the background.
First meeting of NVs for 2010-11First meeting of NVs for 2010-11
First meeting of NVs for 2010-11

Deciding on the volunteering schedule and the activities and goals for the year. Some of last year's bead work is in the table.
The outside of the psych wardThe outside of the psych ward
The outside of the psych ward

Looks better from the outside than from within.
Drawing and singingDrawing and singing
Drawing and singing

All Mongolians love to sing
Horse racingHorse racing
Horse racing

Knucklebones are great for many games including this one.



12th November 2010
Update on my apartment

No thanks needed
No need to thank me, but a little surprised that the 150th posters aren't above the TV so you can see them always, or are they on the roof of the bedroom ;). While these ones were a surprise any others you would like let me know. Oh, is that a laughing bird on the wall ;) Your dedication to serving others as a volunteer is an insperation, enjoy the cold weather coming up :) (look at the bird on your wall)

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