Mongolia
where
English is now replacing Russian
as the main foreign language
one of the
trains from Moscow to Peking
comes through Mongolia
arrived in
Ulaan Baatar at dawn
(means "Red Hero")
the Soviet style republic
monument to local leader
under the eyes of Lenin
4th of
July (?) parade in the government place
in front of Lenin style mausoleum of former
Stalin type dictator
modern Ulaan Baatar
building more and more apartment blocks
colorful sky
a ger
(Turkish name "yurt") is the
typical rural dwelling
More Photos of the Nomadic people
man and his horse
Photos of the Nomadic Horse Culture
Buddhist shrine in Mongolia
Mongolian Hotel
country dress
newly reopened Buddhist monastery
Photos of the People
prayer wheels
Link to the best description of Mongol history
Other Countries in Asia
The continent of Asia extends from the Middle East to the Pacific ocean. It has many exotic peoples and cultures, and is a delight to the adventurous traveler. Click on these countries to see some of the photos I have taken over the last 25 years.
