Dave Kiddle's photos
19 Feb 2024
Migration, Day 1: Traditional vs New
Passing through the small settlement of Biluu and a new petrol station that showed the contrast between traditional and new.
19 Feb 2024
Migration, Day 1: Civilisation!
The only civilisation we passed through on the whole migration - the small settlement of Biluu
19 Feb 2024
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Migration, Day 1: Rounding up the Horses
The 500 strong herd consisted of a mixture of camel, horse, sheep, goat, cow and yak. The different animal type tended to walk together as a group. Here one of the herders rounds up some horses that have wandered off course.
19 Feb 2024
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Migration, Day 1: The UAZ Purgons
The two Russian UAZ 'Purgon' 4x4 support vehicles that travelled with us taking our luggage, bedding, and other paraphernalia from camp to camp. These vehicles were incredible and were able to tackle just about any surface and gradient.
19 Feb 2024
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Migration, Day 1: The Start of the Migration
Our destination is about 150km away beyond the mountains in the background
19 Feb 2024
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Migration, Day 1: Loading The Camels
Loading a camel with the small emergency Ger for the herders to sleep in, in case of bad weather
19 Feb 2024
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Migration, Day 1: The Animals
After a cold night, some of the 500 approx. animals waiting to start the 150km migration to the spring grazing area
19 Feb 2024
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Migration, Day 1: Firing Up The Bike
With night time temperatures as low as -40 deg C, a little extra heat is needed to start this motorcycle. Motorbikes weren't used on the animal migration - this one went forward with the family and all the household belongings.