Monday, July 23, 2012

Nomadic Hospitality

We spent an evening with the Goo-Goo's, a nomadic family. Upon welcoming us into their Ger, we were served milk tea, yogurt, and fried dough.




After the snack, it was time for to milk the cows.


The Goo-Goo's raise cows and sell dairy products.


They also train horses for the annual Naadam festival.


Later on, the rest of the family returned to the camp.




...and the horses were taken for laps around the field.






Friday, July 20, 2012

Traditions and Fashion

At one of our stops, we were greeted with fresh milk and a blue khadag


We stumbled across a historical documentary shoot at the Winter Palace




An evening fashion show...






Sunday, July 15, 2012

Land of the Eternal Blue Sky

Mongolia is known for their beautiful sky. Unfortunately, rain prevailed over Munkh Khukh Tengri during the trip.

However, Ulan Bator provided some teasers.






Gun-Galuut Nature Reserve










Terelj National Park

^Saturated after a storm.

Thursday, July 12, 2012

Улаанбаатар

In and around Ulan Bator.

























Zaisan Memorial









The Winter Palace









SEATTLE TERIYAKI RESTAURANT!!!