The first destination on our 17-day road trip was a ger camp in the northern Gobi where we stayed for two nights – the only ones on the trip not scheduled to be spent in tents. The camp situated on the edge of an area of smallish sand dunes – just enough, when combined with the 34 degree heat, to give us a taste of conditions in the Gobi.
Our group consisted of two Norwegian women, a Danish guy, an older couple from New Zealand, a young Scottish (woman who teaches in Bangkok), two young English women, an Australian university student, a couple from Switzerland, as well as an English couple and their 18 year old daughter. Sixteen of us altogether travelling in a small but comfortable bus, plus the guide and driver. We were accompanied by a smaller van that transported the cook, her helper, a second driver/ camp helper and all the supplies/ camping equipment.
Barney and I went for a walk in the dunes but didn’t venture too far because of the heat. I ended the day by going on a sunset camel ride which was peaceful and beautiful. I felt quite secure nestled between the two humps as my camel quietly glided over the sand.
Here are a few pictures...
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| North Gobi |
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