We woke up early in order to make it to the biggest Monastery in Mongolian in time to hear and see the monks doing their daily chants. Just as we were arriving the sky grew violent and sent jagged lightning volts and echoing thunder through the city. As we looked up at the Gandan Temple a lightning bolt sent hundreds of birds fearfully swooping into the air.
We sheltered with other temple-goers under the protection of the Migjed Janraisig temple, before it opened and revealed a gigantic golden Buddha.
We spent a few hours wandering through the complex, in and out of the many small temples stopping to listen to the ceremonies and young monks practising chanting.
Today we spent far too long on the internet, trying to catch up on 2 weeks of blogging and photos - that aside we also managed to make it out to the Black Market on the edge of town. Here you can buy anything you need - and though lots of things were clearly Chinese, it was interesting when we made it to the Mongolian part of the market. Here you can buy horse saddles, reins, bridles, gers, carpets and all the other necessities for nomadic life.
After 2 decent rides on horses in the countryside, Adam decided there was nothing more Mongolian (that would fit in his bag) than a leather hide horse whip - which he bought as a souvenir.
For dinner we decided to try a vegetarian cafe, which unfortunately wasn't serving the dishes we really wanted to try, but we got a yummy meal anyway.
Afterwards Adam and Franco joined some other travellers for conversation and beers, to avoid sleeping in the hot temperatures.
We sheltered with other temple-goers under the protection of the Migjed Janraisig temple, before it opened and revealed a gigantic golden Buddha.We spent a few hours wandering through the complex, in and out of the many small temples stopping to listen to the ceremonies and young monks practising chanting.Today we spent far too long on the internet, trying to catch up on 2 weeks of blogging and photos - that aside we also managed to make it out to the Black Market on the edge of town. Here you can buy anything you need - and though lots of things were clearly Chinese, it was interesting when we made it to the Mongolian part of the market. Here you can buy horse saddles, reins, bridles, gers, carpets and all the other necessities for nomadic life.After 2 decent rides on horses in the countryside, Adam decided there was nothing more Mongolian (that would fit in his bag) than a leather hide horse whip - which he bought as a souvenir.For dinner we decided to try a vegetarian cafe, which unfortunately wasn't serving the dishes we really wanted to try, but we got a yummy meal anyway.
Afterwards Adam and Franco joined some other travellers for conversation and beers, to avoid sleeping in the hot temperatures.
Adlibing the temples and markets of UB.
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