Day 1 of our tour found us driving through the desert in a russian army bus. This beast could tackle just about any terrian Mongolia can throw at it.
We stopped at the Hustai National Park which is home to over half of Mongolias Takhi wild horses. They were wiped out years ago but where re-introduced in the 60's and are now doing quite well.
On the way to our next destination we saw 3 herds of wild gazelle which are very rare here. Most people don't get to see them so we were really lucky. We raced along at 60km p hour and they were running alongside us! We also saw a lot or marmots which they eat here. Not sure if we'll get any on this trip.
The countryside is fantastic here. Nothing for miles and miles. No cars, people, electricity pylons, no mobile phone masts. Just nothing.
We are staying with a nomadic family tonight in their ger. It's incredibly warm inside with a wood (or dung) burning stove, 3 hard beds and a table. Oh, and a tv! (powered by solar panels). We all slept like logs.
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