Since most of my posts have been about what a great time I've been having in Mongolia you may be wondering if I've actually started doing any research... the answer is yes! Networking is one of the most important parts of research in Mongolia. You never know who you may meet who will know someone who can help you out, who is an expert in your subject, or who knows a good driver, guide, or translator. By hanging out with Mongolians, Fulbrighters, Peace Corps volunteers, English teachers, AYADs (Australian Fulbright/Peace Corps sort of thing) and lots of other people I've found out about some good garden projects and initiatives to follow up on. Now that Tsagaan Sar is over and the craziness has subsided I will be turning on my friendliest self and trying to find out more about these projects and get going with my own. Among other things I need to find a good lab/workshop space.
Also, I found some amazing how-to videos on YouTube on how to make hanging gardens out of old plastic bottles and bags. The idea is marketed for urbanites trying to garden indoors without using a lot of space, but I think this might be an awesome thing to apply to nomads and try on the steppe! Check out this video here of what they look like:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugc71yhAfV0&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cf2jW05TEwU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdjUZnGkm60&feature=related
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