Magical Ger - Gobi Desert, Mongolia

A lone Ger (nomadic family home) sits in the barren Gobi Desert.  No shade, no protection, just exposed.  Traveling through the Gobi Desert takes isolation to a whole new level.

One of the world's most fascinating festivals is occurring in Mongolia now.  Naadam is the competition of the 3 manly sports; horse racing, archery, and wrestling.  I was lucky enough to travel through Mongolia's Gobi Desert last year not only was able to capture the stunning, empty landscapes, but was also able to see and photograph Naadam celebrated in a small Gobi Desert Village.  

Sherry Ott is the Photography Editor for Wandering Educators. 

She has been traveling the world for the last 3 ½ years with her camera as her main companion.  She brings us the Photo of the Week from her travels.  To view more of her photography, visit her portfolio of work at Global Photography by Sherry Ott.  Or if you’d like to read of her travel, expat, and ESL adventures, go to Ottsworld.