Prayer Wheels

At one of the Mongolian/Tibetan temples, spinning the prayer wheel is like making a prayer.

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August 24th 2007
After the train arrived in Mongolia, we found ourselves in the bustle that is Asia. Compared to the silence and reservedness of the Russians, the laughter and talk of the Mongolians seemed strange. Once the train arrived in Ulaan Baatar, we only stopped for a quick shower before heading on to a nomad's camp on the edge of the Gobi Desert. The drive would take nine hours and all of it off was r ... read more

Asia » Mongolia

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

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