Ulaanbaatar is known for sunshine and snowfall, and we saw both this week!
Every day brought sunshine, and for two days there was light snow. It was pretty cold this week too--around 22 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and 10 degrees Fahrenheit at night.
Living in a big city, we don't see wild animals a lot. However, because horses are so important in Mongolian life, sometimes you see them on the streets! A couple days ago, I saw a man riding a horse down the busiest street in the city, leading two more horses behind him. The craziest part was no one seemed to think it was weird! Imagine you saw a horse walking down Central Avenue, what would you do?
In Mongolia, there are unfortunately many stray animals, which are animals that live on the streets without homes. All the stray animals I've met in Mongolia are very sweet and they are just looking for some human love. Some of the coolest dogs I have see are very big and furry, which is necessary for them to survive in winter.
