Day: 276

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Ick!!

It’s the only thought that was able to cross my mind as the 14th blasting gust of sandy wind pummeled us from the window of our over-crowded aging Russian beast. The German girl’s driver also decided to crowd his was into our van, sitting on a pile of pillows at Felicia’s and my feet. 10 hours in the car like this and the sight of Arvaikheer was a welcome relief. It did take us a three tries to find a hotel with hot water and a shower, but finally after some haggling we found one large room with five beds and one shower. Slightly refreshing.

As I left Gobi Bear territory this morning a tear fell from my eye…. No Bear for me.

GPS 46’15.941 (N) 102’46.724

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