Everybody is famous in Mongolia

Or is at least related to someone famous. In the last six months, Aaron and I have met the first woman driver of Mongolia, a man who was instrumental in bringing the market economy to the country, various high-ranking officials including the city’s mayor, former Miss Mongolia’s gynaecologist, the Prime Minister’s doctor, famous horse trainers and the list goes on.

In a country of only 2.6 million people and 35 million cattle heads, it may be easier to be famous. You could even call me famous. I’ve managed to get on stock street video footage for one of the national networks and every so often, someone tells me, “Hey, I saw you on TV!”