Category Archives: Mongolia 2012

Stepperiders revisted

Posted on May 19, 2019 by barbarawohlfarth

It is seven years ago that I spent a month at Stepperiders in Mongolia, where I had a really fantastic time. I documented my stay in my blog after I had come back home again, because internet access was not … Continue reading →

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Baaska’s Song

Posted on November 16, 2012 by barbarawohlfarth

Thank-you my little Flip Share camera that you allow me to travel far back to the light and sunny Mongolian steppe, while winter darkness is approaching Stockholm. One of my best memories of the Mongolian trip was Baaska’s song. One … Continue reading →

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From Mongolia with love

Posted on November 9, 2012 by barbarawohlfarth

Just finished reading the book In the Empire of Genghis Khan – An Amazing Odyssey Through the Lands of the Most Feared Conquerers in History by Stanley Stewart. Stewart followed the footsteps of Friar William, who in the year 1253 … Continue reading →

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A soft bed and a hot shower

Posted on July 17, 2012 by barbarawohlfarth

My last day at Stepperiders! These two weeks passed far too quick, can hardly believe that it is already time to say good-bye. I am not really ready for leaving, I would love to stay longer, but my flight back … Continue reading →

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I can see the grass grow

Posted on July 17, 2012 by barbarawohlfarth

Rain two days ago, rain again all day today! At 7 am the sky was clear and it looked as if the day would turn out ok, but then thunder and lightning arrived and since several hours we are experiencing … Continue reading →

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Evening ride with Puujee

Posted on July 14, 2012 by barbarawohlfarth

What a luck we had this evening! Puujee, the horseman, took Jo and me on an evening ride! Puujee is probably the coolest person I have ever met. He is fantastic with horses and can handle whatever horse, is a … Continue reading →

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Volunteering at Stepperiders in Mongolia

Posted on July 14, 2012 by barbarawohlfarth

Who would have thought that I would end up volunteering and riding in Mongolia this year? Probably no one, including myself! But sometimes one little thing adds to another, and what had been just a dream becomes true! Lucky me … Continue reading →

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A house in no time

Posted on July 5, 2012 by barbarawohlfarth

The white round tents (gers) dotting the vast Mongolian landscape make perfect houses and are excellent landmarks at dark. The gers can be put up and dismantled in no time, come in different sizes, and contain everything that is needed … Continue reading →

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A lazy day

Posted on July 1, 2012 by barbarawohlfarth

Hardly any wind today, just sun and heat. It is pretty calm in the camp and our only tourist here is Josh, the wanderer, whose aim is to to do a four week-long solo trek. Now he has bought his … Continue reading →

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Sand, sand and nothing but sand

Posted on July 1, 2012 by barbarawohlfarth

I can almost not believe that I have only been here for 3 full days. It seems as if I had been here for several weeks already. So much seems to happen in one day here, and yet the pace … Continue reading →

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On the Mongolian steppe

Posted on July 1, 2012 by barbarawohlfarth

Well, yes, someone did come to pick me up. It was Mendee, the owner of Stepperiders. Off we drove into the countryside and out to his ger camp, which is about a 50-60 minutes’ drive south of Ulaan Baatar (or … Continue reading →

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Lost and found

Posted on July 1, 2012 by barbarawohlfarth

Arrived in Ulaan Baatar early this morning. The flight went fine, although I would not recommend Aeroflot for longer flights – the food is eatable when really hungry, the seats could not be lowered to rest more comfortably and the … Continue reading →

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On the road again

Posted on June 15, 2012 by barbarawohlfarth

Free wifi at Moscow airport, isn’t this great!? I like this airport, good food too, super friendly staff and nice clean toilets! Moscow airport carries memories, from many years ago. The first time I came here was in July 1976. … Continue reading →

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