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The riding the next day was mostly dirt alongside the ever present road construction. Some of the tracks were slippery and challenging but he scenery remained beautiful. We passed ger tents, goats, yaks, cows and wild horses.

After passing through the unfortunately named “Moron” we turned north to Khovsgol Nuur. The aptly named Switzerland of Mongolia. Since Mick’s last trip here the road was paved all the way to Khatgal. The riders enjoyed the smooth road and by late afternoon had arrived at Natures Door Ger Camp alongside the lake.

The hospitality of Otgoo and her staff was outstanding. Many enjoyed the meals, warm fires in the Gers, cold beer and red wine. The lakeside location was awesome and although the weather was not the best, it was a great stay and an enjoyable free day.

Our journey then turned south, the weather cleared, and as we rode towards our next Ger camp and crossed green fields it became obvious that Mongolia was a bikers dream. Dinner was tasty and the group were entertained by the camp site owner and his granddaughter who sang local songs, the Mongolian national anthem and Adele hits!

The next day was simply outstanding. Some of the most beautiful scenery I had ever seen. A clear blue sky the stretched forever, green peaks, scattered gers, herds of wandering stock, flat plains with wavy grass and swooping eagles. A few creek crossings capped of one of the best riding days ever.