Mike and Sandy Living New Experiences

Author: Mike

  • And Mongolia Comes to a Close

    Mike

    Reading Time: 9 minutesSunday was the first of September so it was an office day, completing our routine month-end tasks. Breakfast was at the guesthouse – the usual eggs, toast, vegetables, and tea and we went over to Big Pizza and Burger for the pizza we wanted yesterday.  It was good, although a little spicy. … Read more

  • Is This My New Favorite Place?

    Mike

    Reading Time: 7 minutesWith Sandy opting to stay in Ulgii for the next couple of nights, I was on my own along with my driver, Plan to head southwest into the Altai Tavan Bogd National Park.  I had two choices – either head toward the western point to see the highest mountain in Mongolia, which… Read more

  • The Gobi Desert, Part Two of Two

    Mike

    Reading Time: 5 minutesNo excursions planned for Thursday.  We made use of the excellent bike paths around Dalanzadgad and went for a nice run. We worked on some upcoming lodging and walked to Dudu Pizza for another one of their excellent pizzas. This time, the girl working the counter spoke English and was very welcoming… Read more

  • The Gobi Desert, Part One of Two

    Mike

    Reading Time: 10 minutesAfter our trip to the north, we had a few days in Ulaanbaatar before our next destination to explore – the southern part of Mongolia and the Gobi Desert. After the long bus ride on Monday and the lack of air, my body let me know that the next couple of days… Read more

  • Mongolia’s Ancient Capital

    Mike

    Reading Time: 11 minutesAnother active week here in Mongolia. Tuesday’s highlight was that our AirBnb hosts invited us to lunch. We got to meet Khasar, Yudko, mom, and their twin daughters.  We ate at Zoma, which is affiliated with Route 22 and Greeno.  The lunch was fantastic – Sandy had mushroom pasta and I had… Read more

  • Day-tripping from Ulaanbaatar

    Mike

    Reading Time: 7 minutesThis entry is appearing a week late due to an error on our website. Not being very savvy with these types of problems, it took me awhile to figure out how to resolve the error. Back up and going now. We are back in Ulaanbaatar for about a week before we head… Read more

  • First Adventure into the Mongolian Countryside

    Mike

    Reading Time: 8 minutesSaturday was meant for relaxation – meaning, no sightseeing. Sandy did a four-mile run around the Square. She also went for her “Starbucks” time at the coffee shop inside the State Department Store because the Muse Coffee Shop at the museum was closed. We had our Greek salad in the apartment for… Read more

  • The Naadam Festival – Wow!!

    Mike

    Reading Time: 11 minutesThis week was filled with activities associated with the biggest celebration of the year in Mongolia.  The celebration is called Naadam and has been taking place for hundreds of years.  It is a national celebration and has a New Years feel to it, except that it takes place over several days instead… Read more

  • Well, that was an interesting experience…

    Mike

    Reading Time: 2 minutesWe decided to see another one of the traditional performances (similar to Tumen Ekh a couple of weeks ago).  This one is called Melody of Steppes and it was one of our stranger experiences.  We spent the day relaxing at the apartment and then walked to the Ulaanbaatar Theater (20 minutes) for… Read more

  • Ulaanbaatar is Feeling More and More Like Home

    Mike

    Reading Time: 9 minutesWe are wrapping up our third week here in the capital and it is definitely starting to feel very familiar.  It’s nice to spend this much time in one place.  No moving days and getting into routines, feeling like home. Monday was July 1st and that has generally been an “office day”… Read more