Wandered out to Bayankhongor Aimag for a camel trip through the Gobi. Traveled 173 miles by camel in twelve days. Southern Bayankhongor Aimag is truly the Big Empty. During twelve days of travel we did not see another human being.

Amarbuyant Khiid, where we started the camel trip

Heading south from Amarbuyant Khiid

According to legend many frightening apparitions appear out of the dust storms and mirages of the Gobi Desert. At first glance this might appear to be one of them, but actually it is only camel herder, historical consultant, and discoist Zolzaya.

The Big Empty

A Marlboro Moment for camel herder Davakhoo

Camel herder and historical consultant Zolzaya stuffing her pie hole

Three brothers I hired camels from: Zevgee, Khaidav, and Davakhoo