In the mountains

After being cooped up in the workshop yard and in dusty Ölgii for 4 days to get the car repaired, Sophia and Yanosh, the Hungarian couple have already left, so only Lisa and Jonas were closer to the finishing line as well, it was time to get out of town and give myself and Rex a good run. I intended to not get too far out of town as I needed internet to get my tax return prepared (Yes, these things need doing as well), and I am still waiting for a part that needs to be fitted so Lola is fit to run again. But as soon as I hit the first mountain, which was very soon, no more internet. So I continued until I found a track off the main track to find a nice camping spot. And that I found indeed. A phantastic all round view and no soul, as I had experienced so many times before in this vast and empty country.
Next day Rexelby and a went for a 6 hour hike, up and down the hills and mountains until we found the river we intended to camp on, but which we could not get to due to the narrow valleys. Now my dog is clean again.
Both of us were totally stuffed when we got back, even Rex did not want to move anymore (for the next 30 mins).Read more