Part 8 of 8 – (September, 2018) After leaving Mongol Nomadic, we went to Khustai National Park to spot Takhi wild horses and other wildlife. The view was great but most of…
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A Cold and Wet Visit to Erdene Zuu Monastery
Part 6 of 8 – (September, 2018) Everything felt less cheery after we left Nergui’s family. When the two herders taking a break in the field didn’t wave back, I got even…
Riding Wild Horses to the Monastery
Part 5 of 8 – (September, 2018) When I woke up, Steph and Jessie had already walked up the hill and back. I was glad they shared their facial and body wipes…
Monasteries of the Khogno Khan Mountains
Part 2 of 8 – (September, 2018) Sleeping in the ger was very difficult because of the bitter cold. I piled my coat and scarf on top of the comforter, and wrapped…
Spend the Night at Rila Monastery
We are spending the night at Rila Monastery in Bulgaria. When it was first built, it housed about 600 monks. Now, there are fewer than twenty. Many pilgrims stay here around Easter, and around the Assumption of Mary.