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September 30th 2010
Published: October 15th 2010
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If you asked us two weeks ago what the meaning of 'luxury' was, we probably would have said 'a Porche' or 'dinner at a Michelin starred resturant' By the time we arrived back in Ulanbatar after our ten day Gobi Desert tour, luxury meant running water and a toilet. This was the first time we have booked on to a tour of any sort but we didn't have much time to do research about Mongolia and had o... Read Full Entry



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Chris Anna
Chris Anna
A couple of mid 20 year olds, started this blog back in 2006. We left our homeland of New Zealand and set off on our trip of a lifetime. These entries follow our travels from our New Zealand to London and back again. Total geeks - no Las Vegas or full moon parties here. We used '1001 Natural wonders' to plan our trips. Sometimes riding 5 hours on the back of a motorbike to see a waterfall or random rock formation. Since arriving back home in New Zealand in 2011, travels haven't been much of a priority. The arrival of our amazing little baby has made us hang up our backpacks for a little... full info
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Ancient Ocean Ancient Ocean
Ancient Ocean
Marine fossils are still found here.
We are family. We are family.
We are family.
Well for ten days anyway...
No smiles but still beautifulNo smiles but still beautiful
No smiles but still beautiful
One of the few waterfalls in the areaOne of the few waterfalls in the area
One of the few waterfalls in the area
The horse guyThe horse guy
The horse guy
He told me his name was Anna. Hmm methinks the conversation got a bit lost in translation.
My little ponyMy little pony
My little pony
Sir Desert Flatulance. He had one speed. Plod. That suited me just fine.
The Singing SandsThe Singing Sands
The Singing Sands
Nature at workNature at work
Nature at work
Rodderick gets a bit of a workout climbing the dunes.Rodderick gets a bit of a workout climbing the dunes.
Rodderick gets a bit of a workout climbing the dunes.
It's a tough life.It's a tough life.
It's a tough life.
Our beasts of burden take a break after carting us through the desert.
And then fall asleepAnd then fall asleep
And then fall asleep
Champion of the GobiChampion of the Gobi
Champion of the Gobi
This guy is the best wrestler in the whole Gobi area. The boys were silly enough to challenge him to a bit of a match....
Tourist Vs Mongolian ChampionTourist Vs Mongolian Champion
Tourist Vs Mongolian Champion
Guess who won?
Such lovely humps you have there...Such lovely humps you have there...
Such lovely humps you have there...
The last camel ride. I won't be doing this again.The last camel ride. I won't be doing this again.
The last camel ride. I won't be doing this again.
Nearly thereNearly there
Nearly there
Climbing to the top of Khongoryn Els
Desert life Desert life
Desert life
A stash of bones in the desert
Jump for joyJump for joy
Jump for joy
Day One – a mini Gobi a few hours outside of UB. Snow was falling an hour before this photo was taken.
Brrr, It get's cold in the Gobi too.Brrr, It get's cold in the Gobi too.
Brrr, It get's cold in the Gobi too.
Erdenezuu TempleErdenezuu Temple
Erdenezuu Temple
Prayer wheels - Erdenezuu TemplePrayer wheels - Erdenezuu Temple
Prayer wheels - Erdenezuu Temple



5th October 2010

Bridget Laatz
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Wow again!!
Dirty kiwis!! Nice beard Chris!! Anna cant even see your hair cos of that cool pink bandanna! As for Rodderick, well he's the cleanest of them all!! Mongolia looks incredible. Cant believe it was snowing! Hope you got my bday messaga AD!! Have fun xx
6th October 2010

Tash
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Awesome
Hey Guys, another awesome blog! amazing pics! Love reading them. Hope you had a great 30th birthday Anna :) Keep these coming....xx Ok I better get back to work :)
22nd October 2010
Boys of the steppe

thomas
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is this the next lonely planet's cover for mongolia?
I remain with my point: this is one strong picture!!
25th October 2010

Gill Tanner
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Wow!
You are having such an amazing time. I love reading your blogs and the photos are fantastic. What a great thing to show your kids! We have a few dodgy snaps of Tenerife! Miss you at school soooo much. Lots of love.
26th October 2010

Chris Anna
Anna & Chris

Miss you too Tanner!
Come visit us in NZ okay?!
26th October 2010

Chris Anna
Anna & Chris

Miss you Tash!!!!!!
Can't wait to catch up in W.A!! xx
26th October 2010

Chris Anna
Anna & Chris

The pink bandana hides the grease!
Couldn't have lived without it! You know what I'm like with shampoo. Miss you guys! xx

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