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| Sunrise over the city. Wow! I really loved Mongolia. In September. I have been following the weather all winter, and I don't think I would like it there then. Some days it was down to -40. That is COLD. |
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| This day was not that cold, but it did start out drizzly. A perfect day for a walking tour of the city. Anyone can go on a walking tour on a bright, sunny, and warm day... |
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| This is the Parliament Building, and they say that later on this area will be packed with stands selling food and tourist stuff, but this early in the morning, no one is out. |
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| In the middle is a huge statue of Genghis Khan. You can see the tiny kids on the steps in front of him. |
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| These are some Russian trains that are on display. |
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| I love this one with Stalin on the front. |
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| In 1990, Mongolia had a peaceful democratic revolution which changed the country from communism to democracy. The communist part is still evident in the rusting structures. |
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| This is the State Department Store, but it is no longer run by the government. |
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| Three intrepid explorers. |
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| Here we are having Mongolia barbecue. If you haven't had it, here is what you do: put a bunch of raw meats and vegetables into a little bowl, add a bunch of seasonings and sauces, hand it to the guy. He uses two sticks to mix it up on that huge metal cooking surface. |
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| After a huge lunch we continue our tour to the Choijin Lama monastery. |
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| Now we are taking a short cut to find the National Museum. |
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| The view at night. Sad to be leaving this magical place. |
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