A highlight of our time in Mongolia was climbing to the hill beside Khövsgöl Lake. Not just because of its beauty but because it reinforced how important perspective can be. From the ground Khövsgöl was nice enough but given it was one of the number one natural attractions in Mongolia, I had initially wondered what all the fuss was about. Seeing it from a height really made all the difference.
The horses around the lake were self-directed and it was interesting watching them choosing where to go next. I also got much enjoyment from seeing sheep on a beach (almost). The image of sheep on a beach is something I think about if I feel like laughing. Rob once found a postcard of the very image!
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| Lake Khövsgöl from above |
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| Enjoying the view |
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| Where the sky meets the lake |
There are lots of activities around Khövsgöl water sports, swimming, horse riding or even shopping. Some women did some ger-to-ger selling from their motorbikes. Sarah and Tasha bought some beautiful scarves from them. Aside from that we were all just happy to soak up the atmosphere, go for walks and hang out near the water. Oh and wash our clothes of course.
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| Journal time |
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| Refreshing! |
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| Rock throwing: What Rob's do on their private time |
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| Washing day! |
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| Time to walk this way |
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| Horses in the trees |
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| And off he goes! |
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| Sheep (and yaks) on a beach (almost) |
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| Lake Khövsgöl at dusk |
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