All our tours, hikes and rides include a more or less long stay with a nomadic family in the steppes of Mongolia...
It is even often one of the main reasons which pushed the curious traveler to undertake a journey to Mongolia.
But once in the yurt, in front of these men, women and children who do not speak any other language than Mongolian, and who share no cultural mark with us, how not feel a little lost, as in the movie " Lost in Translation "?...
Don't worry: your English-speaking guide will always be there as Ambassador, and you will quickly discover by yourself how to establish the contact with your hosts.
Simple tips will help you, especially with the children.
Be creative, do not stay in a role of simple spectator, get involved: for example, if you take some paper and coloured pencils, do not distribute them to the children as a Santa Claus! Do as Hélène on this picture, sit with them and draw too. Guaranteed giggles when you will compare your drawings!
Still with paper, you can try origamis which will amaze kids and parents.
Learn simple magic tricks before leaving, your success is guaranteed, in the evening around the stove!
Ask your guide to teach you how to play jacks and other traditional games for the evenings in the yurt with your nomadic friends.
Dare to sing, the Mongols adore it and the evening can end in a crazy karaoke!!!
Ask the women if you can help them to milk animals, to prepare the meal...
Ask the men if you can help them with the herds...
