Gobi Desert

DAY 20

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July 3rd 2008
The Gobi Desert stretches for miles and miles in all directions and looks pretty flat and dry. It’s pretty dusty as well and the dust permeates into our carriage and coats everything with a fine film. The desert may be dry and barren but it’s not without life as there are hundreds of Mongolian horses roaming free in small herds, crows (or ravens), and a few hawks (or eagles). We passed the odd ... 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