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Mongolia - 3 Sheeps to the Wind Tour (June 12 - 24, 2006)

From Ulaanbaatar to the Gobi Desert to Tsaagan Nuur, 6 strangers unite. Full of adventure and carbohydrates, follow Jen, Elin, Isabel, Gail, Scott and Ken as they 4-wheel through the sand and soil of beautiful Mongolia.
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  • I'm in the middle of the desert on a train in Mongolia. Who'da thunk it?

    I'm in the middle of the desert on a train in Mongolia. Who'da thunk it?

  • Here are the people that were in my "taxi" from border town Erlain (China) to border town Zamyn-Uud (Mongolia). The Mongolians had the truck full of merchandise. First impressions of Mongolians? Boy, they're big!

    Here are the people that were in my "taxi" from border town Erlain (China) to border town Zamyn-Uud (Mongolia). The Mongolians had the truck full of merchandise. First impressions of Mongolians? Boy, they're big!

  • Crossing the Chinese/Mongolian border. Country # 23.

    Crossing the Chinese/Mongolian border. Country # 23.

  • I'm being welcomed.

    I'm being welcomed.

  • The group posing for our first picture as we embark on our 10 day tour. Camera is poised on a wooden stool. Opps.

    The group posing for our first picture as we embark on our 10 day tour. Camera is poised on a wooden stool. Opps.

  • Local bus that has momentarily broken down.

    Local bus that has momentarily broken down.

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  • I didn't know there were mountains in the desert. Will send complaint to Loony Toons.

    I didn't know there were mountains in the desert. Will send complaint to Loony Toons.

  • Stretching el leggos.

    Stretching el leggos.

  • Jen standing in the middle of the road.

    Jen standing in the middle of the road.

  • Baatar - our fearless driver. He's the strong quiet type.

    Baatar - our fearless driver. He's the strong quiet type.

  • Two guys driving by on their motorcycle.

    Two guys driving by on their motorcycle.

  • Out the window

    Out the window

  • Wild horses and wild Russian van.

    Wild horses and wild Russian van.

  • Dead Horse

    Dead Horse

  • Dying Horse. Very sad. You can see it breathing a little bit. And it's lying in a pile of poop.

    Dying Horse. Very sad. You can see it breathing a little bit. And it's lying in a pile of poop.

  • Oh so postcardy.

    Oh so postcardy.

  • Scott taking a moment on a rock.

    Scott taking a moment on a rock.

  • Cool desert terrain.

    Cool desert terrain.

  • More cool desert views.

    More cool desert views.

  • Cow Dung Mountain

    Cow Dung Mountain

  • Actual camel toes. Scott and I must explain to the rest of the group why we think this is so funny.

    Actual camel toes. Scott and I must explain to the rest of the group why we think this is so funny.

  • Our first night we camp out...right next to the hotel. In an effort to not be a controling bitch, I kept my mouth shut, but it's rather like pitching a tent in the backyard, now ain't it.

    Our first night we camp out...right next to the hotel. In an effort to not be a controling bitch, I kept my mouth shut, but it's rather like pitching a tent in the backyard, now ain't it.

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  • Waking up to farm animals.

    Waking up to farm animals.

  • While having lunch a car drives by. We wave hello and they stop. Not in a big hurry I guess. We offer them vodka. They offer cigarettes.

    While having lunch a car drives by. We wave hello and they stop. Not in a big hurry I guess. We offer them vodka. They offer cigarettes.

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  • Our new friend. Speaks a bit of Russian and converses with Scott.

    Our new friend. Speaks a bit of Russian and converses with Scott.

  • Afternoon cocktails with our neighbors.

    Afternoon cocktails with our neighbors.

  • The road.

    The road.

  • Racing with our new friends. Just like the movies.

    Racing with our new friends. Just like the movies.

  • Me at Sand Castle Canyon. I think I might look more excited if I had to walk to the top, instead of being driven. Lots of car time these days.

    Me at Sand Castle Canyon. I think I might look more excited if I had to walk to the top, instead of being driven. Lots of car time these days.

  • Prayer rocks called an "Ovoo"

    Prayer rocks called an "Ovoo"

  • How beautiful is this!

    How beautiful is this!

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  • Our first Gers (the "e" is pronounced like the "e" in den. Thus, it's "gair".)

    Our first Gers (the "e" is pronounced like the "e" in den. Thus, it's "gair".)

  • Getting a hair cut at the public shower. Big mistake. I don't think they've bought new scissors since the Russians left.

    Getting a hair cut at the public shower. Big mistake. I don't think they've bought new scissors since the Russians left.

  • Art at the Mustang Bar.

    Art at the Mustang Bar.

  • Two cute little girls at the telecom/internet place. They loved having their pictures taken.

    Two cute little girls at the telecom/internet place. They loved having their pictures taken.

  • Scott is really excited about Bear's Blood Wine.

    Scott is really excited about Bear's Blood Wine.

  • Fuzzy sunset in Dalanzagad.

    Fuzzy sunset in Dalanzagad.

  • Shakin' it with locals at Mustang Bar in only "city" in the Gobi Desert.

    Shakin' it with locals at Mustang Bar in only "city" in the Gobi Desert.

  • Yaks on a hill.

    Yaks on a hill.

  • No eating canned food? No tuna allowed? Any other suggestions for what this sign is instructing?

    No eating canned food? No tuna allowed? Any other suggestions for what this sign is instructing?

  • Camel parking.

    Camel parking.

  • Walking into Ice Canyon.

    Walking into Ice Canyon.

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    More cool desert views.
    Cow Dung Mountain
    Actual camel toes. Scott and I must explain to the rest of the group why we think this is so funny.