GOBI DESERT TO CENTRAL MONGOLIA


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July 3rd 2018
Published: July 8th 2018
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Sunday on the road again today a big day of driving 490klm down to the Gobi Desert. This country is just amazing, really is a last frontier, we drove through such a changing landscape….rolling plains, with cattle, camels, sheep, goats by the thousands….then into desert…..dusty, sandy, gibbery plains….stopped off in a little town for lunch and it was lovely, still cannot believe what they p... Read Full Entry



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Another amazing spot in the Gobi
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Climbing the dunes
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Great walk up the dunes
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Flowing very well
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Horse riding, had to have a go, they say if you haven't ridden a horse you haven't been to Mongolia, they have such a love affair with their horses.
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From the hill above our ger camp, rivers and water everywhere after a big afternoon downpour
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The marmot is cooked
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Tsea letting the pressure off to eat their delicious Marmot
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That yummy Marmot
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Lovely spot
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Orkhon Valley Waterfall Camp
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Overlooking waterfall
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Lovely countryside
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After dinner all the staff watching soapies
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Nomad family
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Afternoon with Nomadic family was so humbling
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Nomadic family experience
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This little cutie at the Nomad camp
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Mum doing her stuff, boiling up the mares milk
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Our driver with a baby kid
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Beautiful wildflowers



9th July 2018
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Well ! You have certainly been to a variety of places .i can imagine that these folk would welcome you with open arms .thanks for interesting blog AGAIN . Had great party ,food fabulous ,everyone raved about it . Just on 50 people came . Cards galore ,thank you for your good wishes too . My room resembles a florist shop today ,but nice ! ! ! Had savoury part catered for Janets friends brought desserts etc. far too much food ,but better that way than being short. Your trip sounds great ,enjoy whist you can & thanks for your blogs ,I really enjoy them, take care love. Noravx x

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