Thursday, October 11, 2007

Nomadic Expedition Gobi Photos 3


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This is the most comprehensive group shot that I've got. From left to right: Christie Lucero, Astrid Schelde, Phil Currie, Julia Sankey (behind Phil), Singa, Eva Koppelhus, Nick Longrich (with dog), Miriam Reichel, Victoria Arbour, Mary Anne Wentink, Clive Coy, Susan Owen Kagan, Fukui.


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Nick makes a friend.


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A typical view out of the van window. Too bad the gobi was not always this flat!


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A gas station in Bolgan.


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The famous pink ger just outside Bolgan.

Specimens in the Paleontological Institute:


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Tarbosaurus


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Saurolophus


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Mononykus


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The new Mongolian parliament building.


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Rotating 180° from the above photo you get this view of Ulaanbaatar's city square. The construction cranes in the background indicate the incredible growth and rebuilding that the city is undergoing.