We rented a car and drove up to Birmingham late on Monday night. I slept for the majority of the ride, so Shubhra and Erik will have to tell that tale. We were all so happy to have Shubhra's sister, known by family as Chinka, join to our travel group. We spent the first few days based out of her house in Birmingham.

Hello to the people that are new to this. As you should be all be aware i leave on the 18th December for Scotland now, all been well there should be snow on the mountain so i can work for the two months instructing prior to leaving in feb 07 for Cananda. Also saving money with living back with the oldies!!!!!!!!. Anyway i hope to see you on the ...

Hello again So now I have returned to Birmingham and it's time for a few final thoughts and conclusions. Of course it is difficult to sum up a trip in a few lists or sentences, but here goes: Firstly the highlights (or the bits I enjoyed most) · The Mongolian steppe - it was just fantastic to be out on the steppe. To be out in the fresh air, sur...