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Woman and Ger  
   

Woman and Ger

'Ger' Means 'Home' in Mongolian

June 18th 2008
We're 50km from anywhere, which is in turn 1000km from anywhere else. I'm pretty sure this ger camp is inauthentic, made for westerners. But it sure is nice out here. I'm pretty sure that the real nomads don't have electricity, or flush toilets in a block hut 20 yards from their gers. But it sure is nice out here. I'm also pretty sure they couldn't get an ice cold beer from the nailed-together bar ... read more
Asia » Mongolia » Gobi Desert

Mongolian Flag 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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