We drove 500km to get to Ulaanbaatar. The first half was ‘off road’ again but the second half was on this beautiful asphalt! felt like heaven.
This is our one day off and its 3.30pm. Craig left at 7.30 this morning to get a few things fixed on the car and I haven’t seen him yet. Fingers crossed that all is well. Ulaanbaatar is the capital and largest city in Mongolia (about 800,000 people).
I have been walking around the city visiting the Tibetan Monastry, which was fascinating with all the monks of varying ages sitting and chanting at ‘school’ and just popping into shops on the side of the road which are small but have most things you need. They have surprised me with how western they dress and (if you can afford it) you can by anything here. They even have some of the fancy clothes labels in their shopping malls, but very expensive.
Chinggis Khaan is for obvious reasons big ,with the sculpture in the photo taken at the steps of their parliment.
Tomorrow we have another early start as we head west. We have 6 days of camping now so I wont be able to update the blog probably until we get to Russia.
THANKS a MILLION for the up date ….will watch for next one carefully !!! FINGERS CROSSED !!!!
M and H.P.
Hi C and N,
I hope you are having an amazing time, I’m sure you are! Your photos look great and I understand you are doing okay on the leader board as well. Good on you. Go well and stay safe. Life goes on on Waiheke Island despite the lack of Dinosaur Arches and Chinggis Khaan statues. I hope the Dodge is enjoying herself and behaving for you. Kind wishes, Bazza
Hi Nicky and Craig: Great pics …And it is not bloody raining. Happy motoring. Take care. Richard + Di
Hi Craig and Nicky Sounds like things are going Ok so far and you are cruising along nicely. Good luck for the rest of your trip and keep yourselves safe. We go to Turkey tommorrow so will be out od cell contact for 10 days. Then to Delhi for the games and meet up with your parents. Have you done christmas draw. Would love to know who I sm buying for!!
Love you all
Dawn and Shane
Hi Marshy & Nicky,Looking great guys with some creative photography,obviously yours Nicky.Looking forward to hearing about your trip “To Russia with Love”.Cheers
Shivvy ,Fee & boys
Hope it’s all going well and you got that leaf spring sorted; sounds like the Dodge is bearing up well. Palms look fine BTW.
Good luck.
Hey guys! I have been catching up on your trip so far which is looking fantastic!! The desert is looking a little drier than Auckland at the moment as Sarah and I have started sleeping in aqua lungs because it continues to persist down.
Loving your blog and pics and it is great to hear the Dodge is still cranking along. I have recently heard of an amazing tale of the lost city of Loulan which is on the old silk road. Let me know if you come close. It was discovered at the end of the 19th c but dates back at least 3500 years before it was swallowed by the desert http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loulan_Kingdom
Hope you are having fun!!
Love from Sarah, Pete, Sophia, and Lucia xxx
What an adventure! Looks v interesting and lots of fun.Cars look great – what’s the white one #86?Is it like Wacky Races? Love the updates – and the pics.
Take care. Love Rich and Bunkyxx
Hi guys,
So cool to see how well you are doing, spoke to your gorgeous girls last night and they are soooo excited!!! The boys and I send you all our love and admiration, Waihi Beach is so proud of you!
cheers,
pip
Finally checked in to follow your progress. All looks really amazing and exciting. Keep posting…you are helping to lift us out of rainy Auckland! All the best, Sarah & Cameron