I was going to write a sweet rap about my experiences in smokey UB but...I never got around to it.
Check it out! I got a del! My homey Erca helped me procure the necessary materials and find a taylor. 265,000 Toogs (roughly $185) later and I'm all decked out. Notice the sheepskin lining. By far the most expensive item, I feel like I'm wearing a rug everywhere I go. Its nice though, I stay warm even in -30F conditions. No joke, it's cold up in Mongol Land right now. Much better than purchasing a boring winter coat. This way I can walk away from my experience here in Mongolia with something authentic.
People on the street offer mixed reactions. Some seem stoked that a foreigner would sport their traditional clothing. This seems appropriate as much of Mongolian culture is being swallowed by our own enormously seductive modern style. Others are amused and call me "Chinggis" (presumably because of my beard) after the infamous hero that united Mongolia and conquered so many. Still others seem dubious or even aggravated by it. Personally, I try to remain ambivalent. I like my new threads but I'm not fishing for props from my hosts. That being said I am rather stoked that it has all worked out. Check the pix y'all!
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