Ã–vÃ¶rkhangai, Mongolia

checking out the Erden zuu khid monastery from 16th century. Don't worry we still have enough time to make the finish line party!

Dimitry Peisakhov
Of Hard Yak
On the The Mongol Rally 2012 11:59 UTC 20th August 2012

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Altay, China

hanging out at the official Mongol rally mechanics' in Altay, eating dumplings. Our car defies belief and is still alive! Some hairy roads!

Dimitry Peisakhov
Of Hard Yak
On the The Mongol Rally 2012 13:13 UTC 17th August 2012

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camping at Mongolian border, waiting for it to open in the morning. 1st spot in the queue!

Dimitry Peisakhov
Of Hard Yak
On the The Mongol Rally 2012 11:35 UTC 16th August 2012

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Had suspension problems but some nice mechanic dudes helped us out. We're gonna need it pretty bad in Mongolia! Border tomorrow after

Dimitry Peisakhov
Of Hard Yak
On the The Mongol Rally 2012 05:13 UTC 16th August 2012

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mother Russia!

Dimitry Peisakhov
Of Hard Yak
On the The Mongol Rally 2012 03:47 UTC 14th August 2012

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loooong day of driving ahead, trying to make it from Almaty to Astana in one day!

Dimitry Peisakhov
Of Hard Yak
On the The Mongol Rally 2012 20:02 UTC 12th August 2012

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semi-fatal problem with the car, our first breakdown! Got the best mechanics in Bishkek working on it though, getting a part hand

Dimitry Peisakhov
Of Hard Yak
On the The Mongol Rally 2012 08:39 UTC 10th August 2012

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heading to the Song-kul lake!

Dimitry Peisakhov
Of Hard Yak
On the The Mongol Rally 2012 19:00 UTC 6th August 2012

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enjoying a late night chaikana shashlik dinner, tomorrow destination Takikistan!

Dimitry Peisakhov
Of Hard Yak
On the The Mongol Rally 2012 19:36 UTC 4th August 2012

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finally escaped the communications black hole that is Turkmenistan! Gates of Hell were epic.