KHARKHORIN, TSENKHER HOT SPRINGS, TERKHIIN TSAGAAN LAKE ONTO KHUVSGUL LAKE, NORTHERN MONGOLIA AND BACK TO ULAANBAATAR


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July 8th 2018
Published: July 15th 2018
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Well were up bright and early Saturday morning to leave the Orkhon Valley, loads of heavy rain yesterday afternoon and overnight, wondering how we will go getting out of here through three streams/rivers.........first two were fine but third was a no go.....so Chuka went winding all over the place and took a different route to get us out of there. Over bumpy tracks, rocky outcrops about 20klms int... Read Full Entry



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Our ger camp in the beautiful countryside
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Overlooking our ger camp
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Playing chess with Tovuu
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View from our ger
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Backpackers van
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Tough walk
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Policewoman near finish line of 25klm adults horse race
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Budding wrestler
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Rivers and valleys
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Buddies after the race
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Womens archery was amazing
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More ladies...archery comp
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Gorgeous old fellow...ex insurance salesman
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How pleased she was to wine a prize
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Gorgeous outfit...ladies archery
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Winning wrestler
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Judges of horseracing
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Colors of the festival
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Gorgeous mother and daughter
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Distinguished lady of the town



15th July 2018
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Central Mongolia
Another wonderful " blog" , even felt I was there with you driving along . Bet you were happy to get across all flooded Rivers when you did , but it all adds to the experience you have , doesn't it ? Your meals sounded really good ,I'm always wondering about food when in other country's ., but I've never ever been ill from eating things when away , thank God . Where to next time ? Thanks again for great info of your travels . Had great day here last Sunday week . Best birthday I've had in years . Sorry you & family were not here. Next time .... Perhaps ! ! ! In ten years. Hey ? ( heaven forbid ) take care & enjoy , love. Norma x x
15th July 2018
ENROUTE IN CENTRAL MONGOLIA

Central Mongolia
Another wonderful " blog" , even felt I was there with you driving along . Bet you were happy to get across all flooded Rivers when you did , but it all adds to the experience you have , doesn't it ? Your meals sounded really good ,I'm always wondering about food when in other country's ., but I've never ever been ill from eating things when away , thank God . Where to next time ? Thanks again for great info of your travels . Had great day here last Sunday week . Best birthday I've had in years . Sorry you & family were not here. Next time .... Perhaps ! ! ! In ten years. Hey ? ( heaven forbid ) take care & enjoy , love. Norma x x

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