It is still around -20 degrees in Mongolia and when you have to face the cold you quickly adapt to the warmest options, thus the big winter coats (layers!) , mittens and hats. They have taxis that run continuously and are about one dollar a passenger to get half way across town. These 'taxis' are simply individual runs with their own cars so if one would want to make some extra gas money they could just pick up passengers on the side of the road. There are some 'vans' that act more like a regular bus system but I have yet to see anything more convenient that the 'taxis'. The driving still amazes me as it is not uncommon to pass two or three cars within inches. The Mongolians live a difficult life when you look at how they have to face the elements everyday. The kids seem to make the most of it as they have created a skating rink within a block of our apartment and spend time there during breaks at school. On the lower level of most apartment complexes are individually owned 'stores' that carry common bathroom and kitchen needs, very helpful in cold weather.
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