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26 Jun 2015
*pat myself on my back* for completing Insanity Day 4! 🎉🎊
I'm so happy I was able to squeeze in Insanity in the morning although I have so many errands to run today!
I actually woke up before the alarm go off for my workout. Usually, even for my gym classes, I would snooze non stop.
Ray was telling me that he thinks that it would already be very good if I complete the first 30days of insanity. But I'm determined to complete it. åŠ æ²¹!
I actually woke up before the alarm go off for my workout. Usually, even for my gym classes, I would snooze non stop.
Ray was telling me that he thinks that it would already be very good if I complete the first 30days of insanity. But I'm determined to complete it. åŠ æ²¹!
I saw this hash tag by @whiteboardmarker and thought that I must write about it. #MyFavouriteTravel
Mongolia!
The photo above shows you where I stayed for the whole trip. Not the same ger, we move around everyday so that we can visit all the different places.
But you get the point right? Grassland, beautiful sky and picturesque scenery.
But you get the point right? Grassland, beautiful sky and picturesque scenery.
This was the first tourist attraction we visited in the capital of Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar.
We were joking about how we knowing the name of the capital of Mongolia will help us win those TV shows where they ask you for the names of capitals which many would probably not know.
After which we went on a day tour in the city and the outskirts of it.
We were joking about how we knowing the name of the capital of Mongolia will help us win those TV shows where they ask you for the names of capitals which many would probably not know.
After which we went on a day tour in the city and the outskirts of it.
This was built for/by the Russians (can't remember) to commemorate their help during war.
Mongolia is a place rich in cultures and has a long history as can be seen in this newly built humongous statue of Genghis Khan.
Like any typical tourists, we tried on their traditional costumes.
We climbed all the way to the top just to take a picture with him! Haha
No la, it is actually so high you can see so many things from above.
No la, it is actually so high you can see so many things from above.
While travelling around, we saw many of these, piles and piles of rocks. Initially, we thought they were like piles of rubbish where people just collate their wastes at. But no! It actually symbolises that that area is a sacred and holy place. When we went to took a closer look, we saw statues of their Gods and things that they want to give their Gods.
After the first day, we took a flight to another city in Mongolia where we began our journey in the Gobi Desert.
My first time on a horse ride was quite chill because I was a noob and I did not dare to ride alone so the guide held on to my horsie. Haha
My first time on a horse ride was quite chill because I was a noob and I did not dare to ride alone so the guide held on to my horsie. Haha
There were so many firsts for me when I visited Mongolia. I experienced walking on top of glaciers and understood how dangerous it can be walking on top of a melting one!
Some Mongolians who thought they were pros, walked around in slippers carelessly.
BOOM!
One of the fatter one fell into the hole and hit his groin area damn badly. His friends had to hurry over to pull him up.
OUCH!!!
Some Mongolians who thought they were pros, walked around in slippers carelessly.
BOOM!
One of the fatter one fell into the hole and hit his groin area damn badly. His friends had to hurry over to pull him up.
OUCH!!!
We slept in their traditional gers throughout the trip in the desert. Didn't shower and had no proper toilets.
In fact, the only toilet that I would prefer is the one from the first day which had no door. It was just a hole and two covers on the front and the side. Basically, if someone walks behind you, he can see your ass!
In fact, the only toilet that I would prefer is the one from the first day which had no door. It was just a hole and two covers on the front and the side. Basically, if someone walks behind you, he can see your ass!
We spent our free time walking around and exploring the great nature around us. Ray saw a herd of horses and decided to follow them as they roam across the hills.
The space is so freaking huge that you can literally see the rain coming towards your direction when you stand on top of the hill.
#awesome
The space is so freaking huge that you can literally see the rain coming towards your direction when you stand on top of the hill.
#awesome
Of course, I don't love everything about Mongolia. One thing I hate is their food.
I had nongshim cup noodles almost every meal. Thank God for instant cup noodles!
They eat meat, particularly beef and mutton. Both of which I dislike. They don't really have vegetables locally and the only thing I coumd get from them was fried potatoes.
Even the vegetable soup that I ordered and tried to confirm with them multiple times that it was really vegetable soup was cooked with mutton bones.
Even the vegetable soup that I ordered and tried to confirm with them multiple times that it was really vegetable soup was cooked with mutton bones.
One other fun thing we did was to climb the sand dune which I gave up half way. It was seriously a tough climb. The sand is so soft, every step you take, you will sink in. It's like climb up 1 step, drop down 2 steps.
I was really unfit then so it was too strenuous for me. I decided to give up because everyone was already up there and ready to slide down.
Sliding down took like 30sec only. Climbing up took almost 1.5h.
I was really unfit then so it was too strenuous for me. I decided to give up because everyone was already up there and ready to slide down.
Sliding down took like 30sec only. Climbing up took almost 1.5h.
Flaming cliffs
I really love Mongolia and plan to visit central Mongolia in the near future. For anyone who want to visit Mongolia, go during late May/early June. The weather is cooling and not too hot/cold. The guide told us that their weather is really extreme, it can go from 40 degrees celsius to negative 40 degrees celsius in summer and winter respectively.
Also, if you're willing to take the risks, book your trips there in Mongolia.
Also, if you're willing to take the risks, book your trips there in Mongolia.
We booked ours online before we went over and it was quite expensive. We talked to some of our fellow travellers whom we met there and found that it was cheaper to book there.
Another thing to note is that, language is really a barrier. Get a guide. We had one and though she said she could speak English, half the time we were playing guessing game. Haha 😂
Another thing to note is that, language is really a barrier. Get a guide. We had one and though she said she could speak English, half the time we were playing guessing game. Haha 😂
Lastly, I want to show you what you can see there at night. But my point and shoot camera only allowed me to take photo of the milky way in this quality.
It was crazy how the sky is filled with so many stars, constellations and milky way. The night is so peaceful and beautiful but really cold. Wear enough to keep yourself warm. Drink some alcohol and enjoy your night!
It was crazy how the sky is filled with so many stars, constellations and milky way. The night is so peaceful and beautiful but really cold. Wear enough to keep yourself warm. Drink some alcohol and enjoy your night!
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