Thunderstorm all around the camp

Beautiful Mongolia

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August 28th 2007
After our train journey we all gathered at the station looking for our new guide and was glad to see that everyone else in our group looked and smelt just as bad as we did. Our guide apeared through the crowds of people and promptly told us to be aware of pickpockets.....nice welcome to mongolia. We managed to get to our airconditioned bus unscathed amd sat down and relaxed for the 10 minute journ ... read more

Asia » Mongolia » Ulaanbaatar

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The Mongols gained fame in the 13th century when under Chinggis KHAN they conquered a huge Eurasian empire. After his death the empire was divided into several powerful Mongol states, but these broke apart in the 14th century. The Mongols eventually ... ... read more