It rained gently in the night and was still drizzling
when we got up. Internet was quiet good John is organising our next
service in Russia and two sets of front springs. Fuso springs are not
available would have to wait till October, so we said non-genuine
was OK.
We
filled with fuel at Uyench then neither of my cards would work so
leaving my phone with the attendant we drove into town to the ATM and
I withdrew enough for the diesel.
Turning off the main road just before Bulgan and within 50km of the Chinese
border, we headed north, on a white road.
Within this section of fence was quite tall grass, so yes the land is being denuded by the animals. I wonder if it is farmed harder now that families need money for clothes, tv's satellite channels, solar panels batteries and cars.
The
valley floor was full of this tall grass which appears nothing eats.
Soon
we started seeing trees. Trees have been very scarce in Mongolia.
A herd of sheep/goats eating the grass below this "weed"
As
the valley narrowed we drove next to the river. I cannot find the name
of the river on google maps or Osmand. But we were on the Bulgan –
Deluun road. And what a great road.
Beside the crystal clear waters
and the trees, then the barren hills rising above us. A really lovely trip. Hundreds of
river side camps to be had.
We saw no one. Then a truck stopped and
out piled these three guys for a chat..
Lots of wonderful camp sites but too early in the day for us.
Just
outside the little village of Ulaan khus bag a truck was stopped
having repairs done. We stopped to offer help but they were all
good, however they did come to check out the map with a motorcycle
rider or two.
Again
very clean and tidy town.
I think this pump supplies the local bikes with Petrol.
We crossed the river to try for a slope to camp on but the ground was really rough with stones washed out of gullies.
We crossed back
Choosing
the smoothest slope we could, we settled in sight of snow for the
night.
However
settling near and just above a farm yard does have it’s drawbacks.
Two young guys arrived on a motor cycle accompanied with a bottle of
Vodka. They stayed and drank for a while then moved on.
182km Camp site 1806m alt.
182km Camp site 1806m alt.