Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia 07/07/08 to 13/07/08

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July 13th 2008

Published: October 17th 2008

07/07/08 Went on a spree again to find a beauty salon. Found one eventually where the lady did some hair removal cream on my legs instead of waxing, then danced around the salon saying we have to drink vodka together and gave me her business card if I wanted her to come over and give me personal massages in my guest house?!? Well at least it got me further than it did in China (though I think my R... Read Full Entry

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11/07/08

The olympic team! Mongolia for Bejiing 2008!

11/07/08

The parade continues with the fancy dress!

11/07/08

I thought the angel looking girl in white was real pretty.

11/07/08

The contortionist walk by.

11/07/08

The musicians.

11/07/08

Some of the paraders at the opening ceremony.

11/07/08

More coolness from the opening ceremony.

11/07/08

One of the contoritionists with her bros.

11/07/08

I liked this guys hat!

11/07/08

A mongolian police women makes sure the place isnt overcrowded.

11/07/08

Waiting for the archers to take fire.

11/07/08

The Chinggis Khan Hill.

11/07/08

Drive through???

11/07/08

Waiting for the horse races to begin.

11/07/08

I think this is what spencer would look like if he was Mongolian.

11/07/08

Its ok!

11/07/08

The horse that won was actually rider less... i hope the boy is ok...

11/07/08

Going for it.

11/07/08

The distance is extreme like 80km i think but ill double check that but you can see how crazy sweaty the horses get and these kids are amazing for staying on (some bareback).

11/07/08

Unfortunately kids die each year - about 6 last year. The age of the riders is 6 to 12. This boy gets carried after he fell off...

11/07/08

These boys were saying all sorts of stuff to us in Monogolian.

18th October 2008

ak
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i think the Korean Dish
u r writing about has a name bibim-bab

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