Who Stole The Dinosaur? ( Mongolia, Part 2)

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May 23rd 2013

Published: June 11th 2013

Who stole the dinosaur? And THIS IS NOT A JOKE. We arrived in Ulaan Bataar (UB) just a day AFTER the smuggled dinosaur fossils were returned to Mongolia. May 18 was thus declared the new National Dinosaur Day. Yey! But wait, where would they put all these dinosaurs? The Mongolian Museum of Natural History The Museum is said to be the oldest Museum in Mongolia, and it shows. The paint has pe... Read Full Entry

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liliram

Retired early, but still active. Very involved in celebrating life! I love traveling because I always come back with less cobwebs in my mind. It is as if I empty my mind of all clutter upon departure, and fill it with many happy memories upon arrival. I also like the idea that life is so focused on the present, and my senses are all playing to listen, feel , see, smell and taste everything novel or not so new. The fact that I only have to choose from a limited wardrobe, or use the same pair of shoes throughout my holiday , or work and survive on a single budget make life so much simpler. ... full info

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11th June 2013

Keep Smiling
Mike Fossey

One robber to another:
"Do you think they saur us?"!

11th June 2013

liliram
liliram

Hahaha
That's a good one, Mike!

11th June 2013

taracloud
Tara Cloud

Dinosaur bones--not really
In the US and Europe, the dino skeletons displayed are only plaster casts since the real bones are considered too valuable, but I'm not sure about Mongolia with that snow leopard skin ger, etc. Palace and monastery were gorgeous--how lucky you're seeing this amazing place before it becomes more apartmentalized.

12th June 2013

liliram
liliram

I know....
Can't believe it myself that these items are on display without a casing, and many times without guards watching! Mongolia is fast changing and I'm glad we went when we did.

13th June 2013

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Don't mess with T-Rex!
I wish they would protest these valuable pieces a bit better. As you say lots of places to dig for treasures in Mongolia. So many places and so little time.

13th June 2013

liliram
liliram

More expeditions soon, I bet
I bet more Indiana Jones wannabes will be on their way to feel the dusts of Mongolia!

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