The amazing ice in the middle of the Gobi desert during summer, and some other fun stuff! The ice in this gorge in late JUNE is testament to the -40 degree (F and C) temps it reaches in winter. Come check it out!

Photos of Mongolia: the Gobi Desert – Yolin Am Ice Gorge

Hi everyone! More tales to tell than we can shake a stick at, so let’s just let some photos tell a thousand words each. There are captions to guide you through. Enjoy!

Photos of Mongolia: Entering the Gobi Desert

And the final leg to bring us “home” to Ulaanbaatar. WHAT A JOURNEY!!! But no time to rest – the NAADAM FESTIVAL starts tomorrow!!! Talk to you then!

One of the only monasteries that even the Communists couldn’t or wouldn’t tear down. Touted as the singularly best piece of architecture in all of Mongolia. Is it?

This country is endless jeep tracks and beautiful scenery! More awesome noggin-rattling jeep riding! This is a month to remember, for sure!