I’m in Ulaanbaatar for a couple more days, then heading for home. The Expedition departed on August 23 and returned on September 10. It was a great adventure that occasionally verged on the epic, was filled with days of great natural beauty, took us to places no artists have ever been and accomplished every goal that I set.

Nomadic Journeys sent us out with a great team who were reliable, professional and fun to be with. It quickly became their Expedition, too. So, really, it was all nine of us together sharing wonderful sights and experiences.

From left to right above: Oidoviin Magvandorj (Mongol artist), Sendag (driver), Odna Idevkhen (Mongol photographer), Tugsoyun Sodnom (Mongol artist), Susan Fox (Expedition organizer and American artist), Batmaa (driver), Tseegii (guide), Sharon K. Schafer (American artist). Photo taken by our cook Soyoloo, who is pictured below at Darvi Nuur.