Last night we went to Zaisan, a hill view just outside the city. We climbed up many many stairs (following nimble-footed young ladies in stilettos, of course) and got to the top, where there was a Russian-gifted mosaic featuring the history of Mongol-Russian relations. There was also a Buddhist uvuu (a pile of rocks with Tibetan prayer flags on top).
Afterward, we went to a nearby statue of Buddha that was giant and beautiful. The sky was incredible, because it was about to start raining (thankfully). Thunder and lightning ensued, while we hammered away on a taiko-esque drum and gong. Quite lovely.
Today, though, you'd have no idea that it poured last night, because it was ridiculously hot and smoggy. Yech.
On a side note, I found an Indian channel on the TV, and watched this news broadcast from Delhi last night. They spent about 45 minutes showing some insane footage from this traffic accident/murder/beating (someone shot a motorcyclist who was carrying a briefcase full of cash. Then the crowd beat the shooter unconscious while they waited an hour for the police to come. Ah, India.)
We picked up MB and K and hopefully will be off to the countryside soon.
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amazing. you're missing a heat wave here. but it's nothing as intense as what you're getting!
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