Underneath Their Feet

Mongolian rambles and some photos... from Ulaanbaatar and beyond. All photos by ADA

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Kayaker hits 55kph down a concrete drainage line

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Iron Khan

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steppe

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big foot - little foot

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loner. 

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Ulzii _ Дашинчилэн : Central Mongolia

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Khar Bukh Balgas, Central Mongolia _ inhabited by the Kitan 917 - 1120 A.D

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Mongol Metal - innit

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Mmmm laces!! _ Дашинчилэн : Central Mongolia

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snow patrol _ Сүхбаатарын талбай

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Camel herder_central mongolia dunes

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Snowy hooves - central Mongolia

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Artist: unknown

Location: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

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fly

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Zaisan Memorial

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Staring at the city from Zaisan memorial, can't help but wonder what Mongolia would be like today without the previous soviet presence. Would  eastern neighbours be occupiers. Chinese ruled Mongolia for over 200 years until the fall of the Manchus in 1911. Within just a few years a communist government takes control, subservient to the Soviet Union. USSR breaks apart in early 90s and Mongolia strives to emerge a democracy, sitting on top a mound of wealth, scratching its head on how to retain functional independence. I think its been a rough ride for Mongolia, but looking out above UB, here it is!

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