In 12 short hours, I will have completed all my final exams and papers, and I will be on my way to western central Mongolia. I am going on a solo trip with ger-to-ger, trekking in and around Blue Lake. This is an expedition of about 27 km per day. Most groups have many people in them, but I wanted to do this, and there weren't any other groups, so I just signed up. I never thought I'd say this, but I hope there is an ox cart where I can attach my tent and luggage so I don't have to carry it around.
I will be around this area for 8 days. On the 28th, I will take the 10 hour bus ride back to UB to shower and hopefully wash my clothes (although I have not found a dryer anywhere.) :-0 Then, I will get in a public bus and travel down to the southern Gobi. From here, I will find my own way. No tours or groups seemed to fit the time period I had, and everything I've found seems rather oddly priced, so I am just going to go there and see what happens. My plan is to see Yoln Am, the blazing cliffs, dinosaur land, and a sand dune or two if there is time. On the second of August I will take the 13 hour bus ride back to UB, where I will hopefully have a dinner plans with my favorite Booth, and then I will head to Beijing and on to Vietnam on the 3rd of July.
I'll be alone, so I'll write my experiences down in my journal. Hopefully, I'll be able to post them once I get settled in Vietnam.
May you all be joyful and free.
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I am sorry i missed your call. I hope you enjoy your trek and find what youre looking for. I am happy you finished your course work. I know that is a relief for you. I miss you and love you.
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I am thinking about you and hoping you are having a good experience. I hope your backpack didn't get too heavy on your trek. Its Friday and I am on my way to work. Just wanted to leave you a note to say that you are loved.
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