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Mongolia 2011

Tsetserleg, Mongolia, is now one of Bellingham, Washington's seven sister cities. Join me on the journey that made it all official...
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  • I love the dish and the solar panel.  Really, we could learn a lot about sustainable living from the Mongolians...
  • When someone offers you airag, be prepared.  It's not polite to turn it down, but it's okay if you drink just a sip.  Even if it's dressed up in a cute little coffee mug, it's still fermented mare's milk, and it's easily the grossest thing I have ever tasted.
  • Dental health--always important!
  • Anne-Laure helps prepare the noodles for dinner.
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  • Hoops, anyone?
  • Remember, airag (fermented mare's milk) is NOT tasty!  (To me, anyway...)
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  • Yummy noodles!
  • Each ger has an altar, usually Buddhist, and always accompanied by photos.
  • A typical ger pantry.
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  • Dinner is served!  Noodles, mutton, and potatoes.  Actually quite good!
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  • Anne Laure helps with the after-dinner chores.
  • First the baby gets things started, then the people take over.
  • What a pro!  Who knew milking horses could be so much fun!
  • Yikkity-yak...
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