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The next morning we meet our driver\/guide\/”translator” and set out in our awesome Russia van on our private tour. Our tour was going to be a bit different than the typical tour, since it was just Liz, the driver and myself, and we were between typical tourist seasons. The plan was that everything was going to be done communally, setting up camp, cooking, etc. That sounded great to us. We were excited that we\u2019d probably get to do somethings we wouldn\u2019t have on our own and overall just thankful that we weren\u2019t starving to death in the rain walking back to civilization without any horses<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Western<\/a>As we made our way toward Tavan Bodg National Park we got to experience another first\u2026 Russian Van Races. Out here there is nothing paved, roads are more like tracks through a field and are completely optional. Passing is done whenever, wherever and why ever. And they drive FAST! I mean REALLY FAST. Especially if the drivers know each other\u2026 and there is some pride on the line. With a bit lost in translation it seemed that the loser provided beer at the next stopping point.<\/p>\n