Over-looking Terelj

We're dreaming of a White Christmas

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December 21st 2005
It's snowing, YAY! After months of sub-zero dullness, Mongolia has finally lived up to its promise and is blanketed in white. Even better is the fact that the snow began as we were astride little Mongo horses, trotting (bouncing painfully) through the countryside on Sunday. This latest escape from the city had us riding said horses over countless frozen rivers... slightly unnerving for human a ... read more

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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