Two mornings ago, Bekah and I flew in to the Chinggis Khaan International Airport and disembarked, breathing in the crisp, dry air. Our visit in Mongolia’s capital city has been a whirlwind since then; involving a staggering amount of jet lag, inordinate amounts of sleep to ease the aforementioned jet lag, the assembly of the bicycles, a trip to several stores to collect the last of our supplies, eating the best Korean food I’ve ever had and planning and downloading the rest of our proposed route.
These events have all been brightened by friendly and helpful people. Even when there was a language barrier, they were willing to go out of their way to help us out. Obviously, I can’t draw any sort of conclusions from the meager amount of time we have spent here but so far my experience in this city of 1.3 million people has been overwhelmingly positive. The staff at the hostel cautioned us about the traffic, mentioning that Mongolian drivers are unused to dealing with bicycles, but so far they seem completely fine to me!
But the time has come to head out of this unique city and into the Mongolian countryside. And what a countryside it is! With the exception of several remote islands, Mongolia is the least densely populated country in the world. This fills me with varying emotions. On the one hand I am so thrilled to explore the vast expanse this country has to offer, but on the other hand I keep questioning myself: do I really have what it takes to be here and have I really planned enough for this crazy adventure?
I guess it is time to find out.
You can find a link to our tentative route on the Mongolia Tour page.
What a great experience!!
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It really has been, Tatianna!! š
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You definitely have what it takes to be there. No doubt whatsoever.
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Thanks, Anthony š This country has made me delve really deep, it makes all the other bike touring I’ve done look like a cakewalk!
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So sorry we didn’t get to see you between trips but hopefully you got some needed rest. Sounds like you needed it. Be well, enjoy this wonderful journey and trust in the Lord always because He is right there with you.
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Thank you, Marilyn! I was so bummed that church was cancelled, I have missed you and everyone so much š
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What an amazing adventure and opportunity you ladies are experiencing. Blessings and prayers!!
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April! It is sooo good to hear from you! I hope you and your family are doing well š Thank you for the prayers, we have sure needed them!! Mongolia has been such an amazing country to explore so far.
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Love hearing from you. Have a great trip!!
Delite
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Thank you, Delite š
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YES!! HAVE A GREAT ADVENTURE!! š Can’t wait for the blog posts/ pictures!
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Thank you, Dana! You are the best š I hope to post by tomorrow…got to spread some of the Mongolia magic that seems to abound here š
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Well, that is a challenge I would never have thought of. Hope it continues to be a good trip.
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Thank you, Shirley!! It has been a crazy adventure so far š
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I hope you enjoy the trip and looking forward to it
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Thank you so much! It has been an adventure of crazy proportions so far š How have you been, it has been such a long time since we have “talked”!
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I am good living in Vermont and working a lot too. Be biking on and off
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That’s awesome š
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Ya. I do miss parts of NY but I enjoy it here
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You are a complete inspiration, Bri. Looking forward to reading about the rest of your adventure
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Why thank you, Nick, it is good to hear from you! I hope you are doing well and riding hard, haha. I should have a post up by tomorrow š
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Great Breanna! We just returned from Japan and Seoul, SK. Not a cycling trip but still good nevertheless.
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I am so glad to hear you had a good trip, Jean!
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