No Shortcuts Says their Goodbyes
Hello there, friends, family, and loved ones,
On our way back to civilization we were able to soak up the unique aspects of the Mongolian world.
A caravan of camels.
We enjoyed a local archery competition that challenged the contestants to send an arrow 40 meters to strike a softball sized target. The bowmen were extremely accurate.
We made anther stop for horse racing and ice cream. Yet even more exciting was taking tea in the Ger of an Eagle Hunting family. Afterward he demonstrated his Eagle handling skills and invited us to feel the power of these truly amazing Golden Eagles.
Our evening meal consisted of the famous Besbarmak feast, a carnivores delight eaten with ones fingers. Once we were totally satiated our host family treated us to a concert of traditional music played on the popular Dobra, the sweet two string instrument of the Steppe.
The team is impressed by the hospitality of the friendly nomads. So we sadly say goodbye to Tuban Bodg of Western Mongolia and prepare for the flight tomorrow to Ulaan Battar.
All our best,
Vern Tejas and the Fabulous No Shortcuts
Team “No Shortcuts” Descends to the Valley
Hey there, friends, family, and loved ones,
“No Shortcuts” Descends Mount Khüiten
“No Shortcuts” Returns to Basecamp
Please note that the call disconnects. The team has returned to basecamp and is feeling great after their summit!
“No Shortcuts” Summits Mt Khüiten!
The ground support was excellent in the areas of travel, timing, events. My individual goals were met and exceeded, My guide was extremely patient and he is a superb teacher, I feel lucky to have had him as a guide. Our Mongolian liaison was outstanding.
