The ophthalmologist’s words lingered in my mother’s ears, “-2.00 in the right eye and -0.75 in the left. You must ensure she wears her spectacles throughout the day.” The monstrous word “spectacles” echoed in my 8-year-old mind. The mere thought of having miniature windows strapped to my face and being the only person in my […]
Mongolia Thrills and chills
The trip to Mongolia is definitely the road less travelled . It is a country of incredible natural beauty that still preserves the traditional nomadic way of life. We travelled to Mongolia on the Trans-Siberian rail route from Russia, catching a train that took us from far eastern Siberia to Mongolia’s capital Ulaanbaatar, The Mongolian […]