Unique rocky landscape and historic ruins ofruins of Övgön Khiid
" Take nothing but memories, Leave nothing but footprints..."
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Tough cookie
Don't be decieved by the sweet smile of the little girl. She may be young but she is one tough cookie. Life is generally hard without electricity and running tap water which we all take for granted. This little girl and granny were out collecting firewood when we met them on our way to Elsen Tasarkhai sand dune.
Looking at them as they turned away and headed home, I couldn't help but feel how fortunate we are.
Urguu Tourist Camp
Following Erdene Zuu, we went on to Urguu Tourist Camp. Mongolia has some of the most beautiful skies. Sunrise and sunsets are always dramatic and colourful. The migrating birds were a special treat.
Dusk at Urguu Camp. After the long drive it was great to just sit down with a cold beer outside the ger and enjoy the sunset.
An incredibly colourful sky, its a different show every morning and evening. Even the toilet looks beautiful.
Last light
Dawn at Urguu Camp, calls of the migrating birds and an upset stomach woke me up early.
Migrating birds against the fiery morning sky
Around Erdene Zuu
One of the four temple guardians of Erdene Zuu
The 108 stupas forming the temple wall
A large stone phallus sits on the hill just outside Erdene Zuu as a reminder to monks to behave morally.
Looking at Erdene Zuu from a hilltop
Another view from the hill across Erdene Zuu and some of the rivers that we actually had to cross in the 4X4
A typical mongolian town
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