We got back from the countryside of central Mongolia yesterday. It was a very rustic trip as we set up our own ger camp in someone's herding field. We got to build a ger, milk a mare, ride a horse, make yogurt vodka, and experience the thrills of a freshly dug pit toilet for several days. It was quite an experience getting to live like the herding families of Mongolia. The Mongolians are a very friendly and welcoming people. Just popping into their homes for a short visit was a good reason to break out all their best drinks and foods.
We also spent a night in the Hustai National Preserve where the wild Tachi horses lives. We were able to get up very close to a herd of eight of them in the early evening. They are a lot different looking than the horses that we are used to seeing. I also had the opportunity to see a smaller herd the next morning when I was out walking. Before we left, a group of us got to ride the Mongolian horses in the green hills surrounding the ger camp.
It has been a great experience, but I am definitely ready to come home. I miss the routine of home life and the support of those who are close to me. We fly out tomorrow morning around 11:00. Hopefully, we won't have any problems in Beijing but fortunately enough one of our group members speaks fluent Chinese so we should be able to get what we need.
See you soon.
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