tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966639821413035107.post2112793707153926921..comments2024-03-17T08:40:50.501-07:00Comments on A Silk Road Adventure: Kharkhorin: Mongolia's ancient capitalUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966639821413035107.post-32021216797904817472018-02-25T03:18:46.506-08:002018-02-25T03:18:46.506-08:00The Black Market in UB is just a big market with l...The Black Market in UB is just a big market with lots of stuff. I expect local markets offer riding supplies since this is something that locals are likely to need, and you could probably buy horses and supplies and sell them afterwards. You might be able to rent if you can overcome the language gap and speak directly with locals (English speakers at your ger camp or whatever are more likely to direct you to their own tours and services, and I think this is probably the easiest option). <br /><br />Suvd's husband runs horse tours, and maybe he would rent you horses and equipment, and feel more comfortable doing so (I suspect that locals would be skeptical of getting their horses back, and would rather sell).<br />http://horsetripganaa.com/<br /><br />Gaya's guesthouse also runs tours and her website is pretty informative.<br />http://gayas-guesthouse.strikingly.com/<br /><br />I've heard of people buying horses and selling them in Kyrgyzstan, while in Mongolia it seems more common to buy motorbikes and sell them afterwards.the Brycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06547924345320106350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966639821413035107.post-89857212806997348052018-02-25T03:01:26.570-08:002018-02-25T03:01:26.570-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.the Brycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06547924345320106350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966639821413035107.post-8825895264567444892018-02-23T20:30:20.958-08:002018-02-23T20:30:20.958-08:00I know what you mean! (about the bathing) Seen tha...I know what you mean! (about the bathing) Seen that the world around. I'm not a religious bather, but its not too hard to keep my body odor in check.<br /><br />Though things may have changed, I had some questions about Kharkhorin. Heading west along the Orkhon River is one of two routes I'm considering for an independent horse trek w/my partner. Most of very few resources say that you can buy riding supplies at the black market in Ulaanbaatar, but I wondered if you saw any evidence of horses and supplies to rent or buy around Kharkhorin? Like... are there families in the area I could possibly proposition to rent horses and saddles from for 10-14 days? I don't expect you to know for sure, just wondering if it seemed plausible based on your time there? Not asking for guarantees by any means.<br /><br />Tanyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09787475872114352220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966639821413035107.post-55896417436418956852018-02-23T15:02:45.869-08:002018-02-23T15:02:45.869-08:00I had the misfortune of reading a lot of chapters ...I had the misfortune of reading a lot of chapters by Michael Kohn on my trip, and was led astray on multiple occasions. He sucks. At least the American was bathing though, unlike some of the folks who seem to think that the only way to authentically experience a rugged place like Mongolia is by not bathing.<br /><br />You could probably ask your questions here, or shoot me an email. Not sure how much help I could be since my info is going to be out of date.the Brycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06547924345320106350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966639821413035107.post-49799084988337157812018-02-13T20:29:02.677-08:002018-02-13T20:29:02.677-08:00LOL! Your comments on the American, and the Canadi...LOL! Your comments on the American, and the Canadian-Australian, and the tag on Michael Kohn are hilarious. <br /><br />Thanks so much for all the details in your blog (particularly regarding the bus to Kharkhorin.) I have a couple questions-- could I email you?Tanyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09787475872114352220noreply@blogger.com