Be prepared

I had a map of the Moscow subways with me. The map showed Anglicized versions of the stops as if there would be signs. No

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Connections

As you know I was really fortunate to meet Jerome and Erik in Japan and to meet Bayara as well. This is another difference being

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Shifting Perspective

It was with great excitement that I anticipated the huge journey across Siberia from Ulaan Bataar to Moscow. I had fantasized the lovely first class

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Beautiful people

I am sorry to leave Mongolia as I had a wonderful time here and learned a lot. I leave you with some warm and wonderful

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Brayar

Brayar was a really good guide. The best guides are those who have actually gotten out of their countries. It gives them perspective. About a

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Ger Tourist Camp

I really do love this.  Can you imagine our setting up holiday camps using teepees?  That’s kind of the idea here. It’s like the Catskills

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