Genghis Everywhere! The President’s Inauguration, Gorkhi-Terelj National Park and the Genghis Khan Statue

July 10, 2013Adventures, Asia, Mongoliahostel, museum, national park, president, restaurant, road trip, square, statue, tourDavid

Following the Footsteps of Genghis Khan – Mongolia Day 3: Attending Mongolia’s President, Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj’s inauguration then touring the Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue and Gorkhi-Terelj National Park. Up around 9 a.m. we quickly ate some breakfast provided by the hostel consisting of buttered toast with jam and coffee or tea. The hot water pipe was … Continue reading Genghis Everywhere! The President’s Inauguration, Gorkhi-Terelj National Park and the Genghis Khan Statue →

A First Impression of Ulan Bator and the Black Market

July 9, 2013Adventures, Asia, Mongoliablack market, hostel, market, restaurant, taxi, thiefDavid

Following the Footsteps of Genghis Khan – Mongolia Day 2: Arriving in Ulan Bator by the Trans-Siberian train from Beijing then finding a place to stay and making an impromptu trip to the black market. At 4 a.m. the sun shining directly into my eyes rudely woke me up. I turned over and try to … Continue reading A First Impression of Ulan Bator and the Black Market →