Today we left the hotel to be greeted by a bitter -31⁰C temperature so with rosy red cheeks and chilly noses we headed for the map shop.  

We had read that it would be difficult to obtain topographic maps in Mongolia but that this was the best place to find them.  We were advised that we would probably not be able to get all the maps we required so we were thrilled when as if by magic, map after map began to appear on the counter.  

We were so happy and so to celebrate our success we headed for Millie’s Cafe which is a popular destination for ex-pats and tourists.  After a latte and some amazing lentil soup, we eventually began to warm up.  

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