Daniel EngHong Kong, Shanghai & BeijingOur China excursion began with a visit to Hong Kong with Greg and Caroline where we met up with our daughter, Alena, and her family (her…Jul 24, 2023Jul 24, 2023
Daniel EngHigh-Speed Train Beijing to ShanghaiOur obligations in Mongolia have all been completed and now it’s time for our family vacation in China. A flight from Ulaanbaatar to…Jul 16, 20231Jul 16, 20231
Daniel EngKhovdOur responsibilities at the University have concluded but the contract with the State Department still requires some tasks to be completed…Jul 10, 20231Jul 10, 20231
Daniel EngThe Merits of TeachingThe academic semester has concluded and graduation ceremonies for the latest wave of enthusiastic graduates are taking place throughout the…Jul 9, 2023Jul 9, 2023
Daniel EngThe Gobi DesertOur aspirations of seeing the world-famous Gobi Desert seemed to be but an unattainable pipe dream as our stay here in Mongolia wound down…Jun 27, 20233Jun 27, 20233
Daniel EngChanging Colors of SpringFrom the moment we arrived in Mongolia back in September, the predominant colors of the landscape have always been a dull, drab brown from…Jun 4, 2023Jun 4, 2023
Daniel EngSandstorm SeasonThe latest weather phenomenon peculiar to Mongolia are the sandstorms that besiege the country in the springtime. The winds increase in…May 18, 2023May 18, 2023
Daniel EngThe Wild Horses of Mongolia with Julia RobertsIn 2000, PBS made a documentary on the Wild Horses of Mongolia with Julia Roberts. It provides great insight into the nomadic life of the…May 7, 2023May 7, 2023
