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

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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 →

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A First Impression of Ulan Bator and the Black Market

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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 →