Better than never This is a late comment for this blog no doubt, but it's a general comment really since I arrived at you when checking up on The Andamans and have been skimming all your blogs since, because you're just so entertaining to read. Still a nomad? Well, good journey. Cheers and beers!
Yes, Horsemilk. No sir, I can assure you that I am of sound mind. And was so even after consuming such a potent swill as airag at that time of writing. Access to it in Ulaan Baatar was via a fellow western traveler who said he purchased the beverage, imported and presented in a recycled Squirt bottle, from a street vendor in the capital confines- I don't know where you got the idea that it was mixed in with the tea. I did not want to imply that mutton and horsemilk were the only menu items to be had in Ulaan Baatar, but merely wanted to emphasize that after a week in the desert where, yes, that was ALL that was served, we wanted to make sure that we didn't encounter it again in the short term. I'm sorry that you've taken offense to my comments on your hometown. I really would've hoped that you minded my preface that Mongolia was an amazing country but that the city, like ANY industrial city in the world- be it Western or Eastern, 1st world or 3rd- can be a bane. Also, you should be reminded that this is one outsider's perspective on a foreign land aware of only the incidental encounters that presented themselves to him on a random visit. By no means am I suggesting that my account is an all-encompassing one. And as far as my experiences were concerned, mutton was plated up everywhere, my friend, and if you do not believe so, I must say that you may have misperceptions on your own country. I would encourage you to continue take pride in your country as you have much to be proud of- but I would also say that you need not be as vigilant as to become paranoid. I wasn't out to bad-mouth the entire country of Mongolia- I was only saying mare's milk ain't my cup o'tea.
Amazing Trip Just wanted to say that although it may feel like work for you, it's a joy for all of us to read about your fantastic adventures. Thanks for the great stories!
So this Thailand Ping Pong thing ... looked it up on the internet. Not what I first thought. Impressive though - I didn't think anatomy worked like that...
Horse milk?!?! Are you outta your mind?! Where in Ulaanbaatar have you been given horse milk? If you can name the place(s), I'd be delighted cos horse milk is a rarity until and unless you go to the countryside. And noone in their right mind would milk the tea with horse milk anyway! I am a Mongolian myself, and it is quite offensive to hear such derogatory remarks about my own country. You have a choice of even meats for your food, not only mutton! Until and unless you were only frequenting the street guanzes which usually, yes, do have mutton meat in all their meals. Had you gone into something that had a sign "cafe", you would have seen that the meals have indications of meat they use. There are some dishes for which you can't even use mutton!!!!!! I am sorry, but this is the kind of s.h.i.t. that I keep reading from people who have their minds set on not opening them - if you are not ready to do that, why even bother to travel?!??!
Saucy Jack I was actually getting concerned and was going to write an email, but i realized I didn't care... j/k
So are you going to be staying with papa in nowheresville for a month like you planned?
-Jamey
You guys are never coming back are you? Enjoy, and keep living it up....you are not missing a thing here (except a few drunken blurrs with Brendan and Bill)!! I love reading your blog and find myself laughing out loud often. Jay, you are an EXCEPTIONAL writer. Maybe you both can get paid to do this on the travel channel or something.
Interesting Hey Jay. I'm Dubai at the moment, it's an interesting perspective you have. I never really thought of it that way but in a way it makes sense. I love Dubai but true it is that the livlihood is lacking. Maybe after they finnished building evereything they might have what is known as an ordinary Dubai-er.
so you're in india! and here i was, still searching for you in china. you guys are excellent bloggers - your journeys have given so much perspective on the important things in life - thanks for the inspiration!! nyc still misses you, look forward to seeing you soon.
Your day sounds much better than mine! It's 8pm and I'm still in the flippen office! I have had the day from "HELL" and you know what kind of day that is cause you've been there! I need a vacation like NOW. I told Larry I want to do this trip and he thinks I'm NUTS! I guess when you get back you'll need to convince him!!! XO
once again you stink My vacation was in Iowa where I saw the sun only once!! Looks like a great place though. Jay, you look almost natural on that bike. Just missing the leather chaps.
Sounds dreamy! Hi Carolee! As I sit at my desk and look out at the gray Manhattan sky today I dream of places like this to be! The scuba thing though sounded a bit scary!!! I want to see pics of you...put more pics of you in your blogs!!! I can't wait to catch up when you get back! Miss you!!!
Home Remedies 151 every night, eh? Hmmmm...culinary-induced delirium or permanent liver damage? Actually, I will seriously have to think that one through. (That goes for the Coke as well.) Thanks for the advice though guys- appreciate you lookin out.
Nomadic Deuce Happy New Years you two!!! hope your andaman tour was good...beach lounging, sunsets and waves crashing sounds awesome right about now! -jc
Having recently joined the unemployed set, we're forced to flee the NY rents and lifestyle for dollar dumplings and tsingtao. We start out in China and muddle our way through to Turkey with stops in Mongolia, India and Egypt among others. ... full info
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Better than never
This is a late comment for this blog no doubt, but it's a general comment really since I arrived at you when checking up on The Andamans and have been skimming all your blogs since, because you're just so entertaining to read. Still a nomad? Well, good journey. Cheers and beers!