Gobi Desert and Central Mongolia 26/06/08 to 07/07/08


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July 7th 2008
Published: September 18th 2008
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The Gobi. The Desert. Open a Pandora's box of contrasts. Total journey distance 2,200km. Total days tires popped = 5. Imagine baron fields. Gazelle's leaping gracefully over a distant hill. Camels, sheep, yak, horses and goats running wild together. Or some belonging to the nomads conveniently standing on the road in front of where your car is about to drive. The smell of flowers with a mint l... Read Full Entry



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Like the land before time.
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Me and the cliffs.
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Clair and the cliffs.
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Me on the cliffs.
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The sun sets. The crew is gathered around the ger eating and discussing.
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A turtle shaped resturant. The entrance to another ger camp. Turtles symbolise long life.
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Our ger camp from across the lake.
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You can probably see the turtle ger resturant better now.
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The view of our ger camp at sunset.
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Sunrise again was worth.
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As the sun fully rose.
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Kev and the baby bonnet.
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Kev brang the bonnet back.
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Me and our ger.
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Debbie and our ger.
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The temple and what was left of the ruins.
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Me on top of a hill overlooking the temple.
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Kev and Dan play rocks.



19th September 2008

Wow
Amazing photos, I love the one of the town, the man on his soviet truck and the one with the tied up horse. I'm proud of what you have achieved, you should be also.
6th October 2008

Re: Wow
Thanks for the comments! Definately very proud!

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