The task of the modern educator is not to cut down jungles, but to irrigate deserts. (C. S. Lewis)
My work is all about adventure and teamwork in some of the most inhospitable jungles, mountains and deserts on the planet. If you aren’t able to look after yourself and each other, then people die. (Bear Grylls)
True friendship multiplies the good in life and divides its evils. Strive to have friends, for life without friends is like life on a desert island… to find one real friend in a lifetime is good fortune; to keep him is a blessing. (Baltasar Gracian)
What makes the desert beautiful is that somewhere it hides a well. (Antoine de Saint-Exupery)
Saving the world via medical research or going off to Gobi Desert to dust off dinosaur eggs is what I thought I might be doing when I was a kid, and I’d love to bring those interests to a show like ‘E.R.’ or ‘The West Wing,’ or a movie like ‘Jurassic Park.’ (Morgan Fairchild)
For whatever reason, I enjoy geography. I’m sure geography during elementary school provided my first exposure to the Gobi Desert. Although this expansive, arid region found in two countries is fifth largest desert in the world, there’s something intriguing about this desert. It has sand, but it’s more rocky with mountains and steppes … yet it as grasslands for livestock. As the world’s northern-most desert, it has very hot summers, and brutally cold winter.
Enjoy this trip to the Gobi Desert, yet to me, the music sets the tone for this interesting area.
A Frank Angle 
Those two people looking out on the foothills… that was my favorite image. Loved the music behind that video. I seem to remember studying the Gobi in school too, but I don’t remember the details.
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Trent,
Seems this one has affected us in similar ways. The geological diversity struck me – sand, rocks, grasslands, mountains, rolling plains, and more. Glad you enjoyed this!
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Very much so Frank – I like your world-gazing ways.
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Thank you, kind sir.
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I love the desert. Thankfully the Mojave and Death Valley are close to where I live.
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Hansi,
Glad I was able to tap into your love for the desert …. and who knows, maybe Mojave will be a future Explore here. Thanks for the recommendation! 🙂
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When your right your right, Frank. And you nailed it with this one. Nature is the great educator, manipulator, and ‘moon doggy’ shaman; not a secret but often blindsided by intellectual egos Bravo! Bow to the audience, Frank.
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Calvin,
Glad this one captured you … Meanwhile, you are too kind, but I’ll accept taking a bow.
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An interesting, exotic choice, Frank. I will have to update something or other on my computer, though because I was having issues with the video. I’m pretty sure the dessert isn’t as green as it appeared on my screen!
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Elyse,
Oh no … gotta hate computer issues. And yes, an exotic choice, but it doesn’t fit my definition of an exotic vacation.
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I’m with you in liking geography, but deserts aren’t my favorite after the daily sand blasting I got when I visited Maun, Botswana.
The education quote by C.S. Lewis is a keeper.
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Tim,
I take it Maun must either be in desert, near the desert, or you were there during a sand storm.
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Yes, the music really does work with the desert images! I have only seen one desert in real life, the Sechura Desert. It was fascinating!
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Resa,
Because I didn’t know that desert, I looked it up … Cheers to your South American travels.
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Fantastic desert images, Frank, and I love the authentic music. Deserts always seem to me to be very mysterious places. I’ve only been a little way into the Sahara, on a camel. 🙂
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Sylvia
Glad you appreciated this one. Given your travel history, maybe the Gobi will be on a future itinerary.
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The annual range of temperatures is quite something. From forty below to 110-113? Sounds like Chicago.
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Cayman,
Chicago and then some … after all, it beats Chicago on both ends.
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I guess I have some affinity to deserts. I lived in Northern California and now South Texas. This was a great tour.
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John,
I haven’t had experiences like yours, so I’ll take your word.
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This was fun. I know absolutely nothing about the Gobi Desert. What a treat. Lovely music as well. Thanks so much for sharing–I always learn something knew from you.
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E-Tom,
Glad you enjoyed this. I would be interested to wonder about how the locals would react if the Queen of Bling made an appearance there.
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so beautiful dear Frank, I loved the photographs and music. Thank you, have a nice day, love, nia
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Nia,
I’m not surprised you enjoyed many aspects of this video!
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Anyone who doesn’t have complete and utter fascination with the natural world around them is either a narcissist or something else not to be trusted. You are officially in the circle of trust now Mr Frank.
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Narf,
Many thanks for the high praise. 🙂
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I admittedly know little about the Gobi desert – BUT I know a lot about chocolate dessert 🙂 Half points?
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Christy,
I wonder how many times I wrote dessert instead of desert in preparing this post!
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Hehe like your honesty, Frank!
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Is it just me, Frank, pining for a Saturday Morning Cartoon post, but that guy’s voice at the start of the video, about two minutes in during the duet and at the second duet around the 3:17 mark sounded a helluva lot like Popeye.
Loved the camel making the most of its closeup at 4:46.
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Oops, 3:46!
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Lame,
Now that you placed the idea in my head, I think Popeye sang the entire song! Meanwhile, I can say that I’m working on the next Saturday Morning Cartoon honoree, but I don’t know when it will post.
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Who knew that Popeye made an appearance in the Gobi desert, Frank! I think you outed his visit. Looking forward to the next SMCP!
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I like the super video you added showcasing the Gobi Desert. The deep voices are remind me of a CD I have of monks meditating. My favorites are the close-up camel and the one that was framed. Great post !!!!
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Isadora,
The combination of images and music is what caught my attention … and to me, the music is a bit haunting … but I guess Gobi is that too.
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I guess a desert could give one the feeling of isolation. It’s a magnificent desert. Thank you for pointing it out. 😊
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Isadora,
There is so much more diversity here than I anticipated! Glad you enjoyed the short journey.
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Isn’t it an amazing place Frank! I watched the video and stayed on to watch the Mongolian music segment at the Proms. I am fascinated by the place and the people – so different to anything we can imagine and seemingly much happier with their lot! I’d go if I could!!
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Pauline,
I have no idea what got me to search Gobi, but I sure glad I did!
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