Mongolia VII: NAADAM (part b)

[selenak]

If you haven't already read the earlier post about the Naadam opening ceremonies, wrestling and archery, you can do so now. The horse races take place at a considerable distance from the city of Ulan Bator, not least because there isn't a race track in the conventional sense, though there is a finishing line. But racing involves gallopping about

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[itsnotmymind]

I have enjoyed seeing your pictures and reading your commentary. Your adventures sound like a lot of fun!

[selenak]

They were. I loved every day of this journey.

[kathyh]

Even more wows! Those kids on horseback look too tiny to be racing really but it must be amazing to see.

Pushing crowds can be quite terrifying. Always best to get away from them.

Many, many thanks for sharing the trip :)

[selenak]

I know. My mouth dropped open when I saw those kids on on horseback for the first time. But in a world where they learn how to ride at two...

[astrogirl2]

Aww, I'm a little sorry that we've come to the end of your Mongolian adventures, but thanks so much for sharing them!

[selenak]

You're very welcome!

[selenak]

No, the wooden floor was just for this one, which suspect is due to the fact it's owned by one of the most successful horsetraders and cattle owners and might even be near the races permanently. But chairs and tables are in all of them, though usually more of the Ikea type easy to deconstruct variety.

[ponygirl2000]

So awesome!

[selenak]

*beams*