Mel's stolen sample itineraries

First of all, I would like to say that for someone that says they are not technologically savvy, you sure started adding posts quick Terri! Thanks for the packing lists. Have you narrowed down the pack that your going to buy to put all that stuff into yet? If not, I found an article for you on how to choose one.

I've also done a bit of searching and found a few sample itineraries from travel companies. There links are on the left. I've made a mock up itinerary based on the the ones that I (hope) cover everything we want to see, while allowing some time for the inevitable delays, side trips, and unexpected adventures. Dates are just for examples and we can keep playing with them as needed.


July 1-2 JFK to Moscow (arrive 7/2 @ 12:20 PM)

July 3 Moscow (see Kremlin, embalmed communist, the onion dome thingy etc....)

July 4 Moscow (celebrate Independence Day by telling anyone we are Canadian to avoid dirty looks and comments about current president.) Take Red-eye to Ulaanbaatar @ 8:35 pm

July 5 Ulaanbaatar (arriving @6:15 am) general gawking, veg and regroup day?

July 6-9 Head to the Gobi Desert, play in the sand, ride Camels, sled down dunes, head back toUlaan Bataar (jeep there, fly back or visa-versa)

July 10 Around Ulaanbaatar (or extra day for Gobi)

July 11-12 Naadaam Festival! (Enjoy three manly games and new 4th game, anklebone throwing!)

July 13-15--Day trips in central Mongolia or Khovgol National Park (Mountain/lake area near the Siberian boarder -- we can swing this if we fly)

July 16th back to Russia arrive at 10:30 am (time is on our side for the way back) we can continue on and fly home (arrive in JFK at 4:20 pm ) or stay overnight and

July 17th fly from Moscow at 2:20 pm and through the magic of flying against the time zones arrive at JFK at 4:20 pm)


Whew!!!! I'm wiped just looking at it!