Starálfur – by Luke
Before we write something about today, there must be a little chapter about the mongolian food. We had this encounter for the last days and we had to realize that there is actually more then soup with potatoes, meat, carrots and cabbage – they just don’t care :D they rather stay with their tasteless, rural food than taking our fancy pasta offer. Wired, but finally we found our favourite dish: Fish pastry! It is made of pastry and fish (NO WAY) and is served pan-fried. *mjummy*
Today we made it to the volcano. It seems to be a very popular spot around here, then a lot of tourists, most of them came by horses, were climbing up the rocky path to the crater. When we were up there, I finally realized how much influence that volcano has on the environment and how beautiful the black lava field flows trough the valley, overgrown with trees and farns. The Buddhist and Shamans-followers appreciate that, by building a lot of ovoos on it. We also have to mention that we had a great time with the danish fellows.
Later on, I was climbing the hill behind our Ger, took some great shots and listened to Sigur Rós. I should do this more often. But the tight schedule of our tour doesn’t leave a lot of time. On my way down, I saw some travellers, we’ve met on the peak of the volcano earlier the day, and we started drinking Vodka (what a good reason :P). When I came out of their Ger I’ve found Khladat totally desperate looking for me. Everybody was looking for me even though Emma knew where I was. So I have a new nickname now: Swiss guy!!! Where is the Swiss guy? Haha, calm down dudes, I just went for a walk.
The mongolians really take care for the foreigners here. You can’t get lost. And if you do, they leave no stone unturned to bring you back. Even if they don’t have to, because you travel independent. That’s impressive. Also no rip-off like in Southeast Asia for example … here is the heart and survival on the first position, then comes the money.
