Mongolia - road trip to Khuvsgul

The first person I saw as soon as I stepped out of immigration was a giant Mongolian who must have been about 6'8". I was surprised how many people were there as it was 3am, but it was still packed with taxi drivers. I jumped in the cab with the giant Mongolian after discussing price and about half way through he ride trying to renegotiate the price we agreed before I got in the car. He didn't speak English and I don't speak Mongolian so a little tense at times. All worked out for the best in the end and didn't pay any extra.  Super dodgy.

Roads from airport to city and great but highway has stop lights on it just for people crossing. Everyone just runs the red lights, it is 3am though so can't really blame them.

Got picked up by the driver arranged by Amar and got an early start on the path to Khuvsgul lake. The scenery here is amazing, rolling green hills, broad open valleys, and no one else on the road.

Every valley we drive through has yurts dotted on the sides of the hills, no houses except in the villages. There are usually only a few yurts, but for each one there is a massive flock of animals that is composed of sheep, goats and cows. There are also working animals like horse and dogs, not sure if they eat these as well.

For breakfast the first morning we had Tsuivan, which is fried noodles with potatoes, onions, lamb, and peppers. This is pretty much their staple food and can be found at every place that serves food.

Driving here is a little terrifying. The steering wheel is on the right side of the car (mostly) and they also drive in the right side of the road (again, mostly). There are giant potholes everywhere so people swerve for them constantly (potholes over rule traffic laws and right of way). So most people spend the majority of drive time in the middle of the road, not caring about lanes. There are always herds of animals crossing the road so you often have to stop for them.

Making lunch on the first day.