Mongolia

OMG, Mongolia! I’m smitten. We got off to a rough start. Within the first few hours of my arrival I had my ass grabbed and was kicked by an elderly drunken man screaming “Mongolia!” but after getting out of Ulan Bator city limits, all is forgiven. This place is amazing.

I’ve got so much floating around in my mind after nine days bumping around on dirt roads in a military van with five other people. I wish I could download it instantly into your brain. I can’t get into the proper headspace to organize it all on a page in any cohesive manner.  We’re leaving for another tour tomorrow morning, seven days into the Gobi desert. I think I will have to wait until I get back to submit my report on what’s been going down. For now I will just be brief and tell you that my new passion is peeing outdoors. I think it’s wonderful. You should too. Come to Mongolia, you’ll fall in love.

I’m sending out a million kisses and trusting one or two will find you. I hope you’ve got your mojo working and that you’ve enjoyed the weekend. I’ll talk to you soon. xoxo.

Our driver Ser, and cook Jerah (far right) on the Gobi tour. Excellent driving skills and van maintenance and the best food we’ve had in Mongolia yet!

Gobi

Our driver, Ser, knows all the tricks of the trade. DIY shower.

Smartly dressed.

Modern shepherds herd on motorcycles.

A tight passage through the mountains.

Sand dunes at night.

Volunteer cat.

A tiny camel herder.

Accommodations.

hite Mountain.

Plenty needs fixin.

Jerah prepares lunch from the back of our van.

Ger decorations.

Lunch in the ger.