Today we had a break between our two medical courses and had the pleasure of learning more about Mongolian culture. We were able to visit the countryside 2 hours outside of U.B.
and see an exhibit of gers (round huts) which are constructed and decorated as they would have been in the time of Chinggiss Khaan in the 1200's. We sampled some Mongolian rural foods including shar tos or yellow cream which had a delicious buttery taste. We saw a Mongolian eagle. These eagles are able to catch wolves by latching on to the lower back of the wolf as it is running. Then the wolf turns around to try to get the eagle off of him, and then the eagle attacks his exposed neck. We saw (and rode!) bactrian camels which are the only camels in the world with two humps.
Sain bain oo! What a delight to read of some of your doings in Mongolia! I served as a missionary there many years ago (I arrived with the first sisters in 1996 as Sister Sego) and came to love the country, people and culture dearly. Oh, you are so fortunate to be there now! I am grateful to see the positive changes that have been brought about in the last decade and appreciate so much what the LDS church and other individuals and organizations are doing to make a difference there. There is so much talent and warm-heartedness among the people of Mongolia- it's a pleasure to see others supporting that talent and kindness. Thank you! "Sego Egch"
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