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Trans Mongolian Train Part 2

April 12th 2009
Day 8-9 (April 12-13) We are ready to begin our next part of the train journey boarding our train around 8 pm. We’d been advised that it would be the most local train of the trip, only to find we have a new carriage (complete with TV not yet working though). Again there was a measure of smuggling going on. We were asked if we’d like to hide some tea towels and dish brushes (our lea ... read more
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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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