Desert Disco

I did not expect to do a lot of singing and dancing while in Mongolia– but it turned out to be one of my favorite parts! We had two parties at the tourist… Continue reading →

Mongolia — The Basics

On site, three meals a day were provided for us by the lovely Jagaa and Zola, the only two Mongolian women present on this project. (There are female Mongolian archaeologists on other projects)… Continue reading →

the adventures don’t stop…

I have to interrupt the Mongolian stories to give a Thailand update— — horrible creatures invade Uttaradit! Well, not really, but I have had a lot of encounters with the local fauna this… Continue reading →

Mongolia– weather

Well we were in the Gobi so you can guess it…. hot and dry! I found it to be pretty reasonable. In Thailand the heat and humidity is unbearable and even the smallest… Continue reading →

Mongolia– the work!

OK, this was a pretty exciting project! If you want a lot of details go to the official website here. Our volunteer team excavated two burials; first a Xiongnu grave, then a slab… Continue reading →

BGC location in Mongolia

This is where I spent 3 weeks volunteering on an archaeological dig. clipped from http://www.csen.org  

Mongolia— characters and setting

I have a lot of stories about Mongolia and my short trips afterward to Beijing and Ko Samui, so I will have to break it up into several posts after the next few… Continue reading →

There and Back Again…

I only have time for a short post– Mongolia was spectacular, of course. I’m heading to Kho Samui for a few days with a friend and when I’m back I’ll finally have time… Continue reading →

Picture 056

Picture 056, originally uploaded by MacKensie!.

Picture 100

Picture 100, originally uploaded by MacKensie!. Chenrezig (Avolokiteshira) Buddha of Compassion, Ganden Monastery, Ulan Bator, Mongolia