Kids at Ger 3

Photo time was 'most solemn face time' at this ger, yet they were all giggles before and after. At each ger, as soon as you took a photo the kids would rush up and demand to see the result on the view screen. Note: don't ever bring a film camera to Mongolia, unless it's an instant Polaroid!

Tired feet and yak meat - nomadic life in central Mongolia

July 31st 2006
Sain bainuu! We're back from the countryside and can happily say the Mongolia we came to see is alive and well outside the city, with nomadic life carrying on much as it has for centuries. We spent a magical 10 days in the Arkhangai Aimag (a central province), participating in a nomad-centered project called Ger to Ger (www.gertoger.org), designed to create alternative income for herder famili ... 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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