Mac: Cranes are the most peaceful looking birds. The image of them standing silently in the water is a Buddhist pose. We spotted a few of them today before they noticed us on floated off.

Hyung: It’s been good to be traveling with you again.

Tong: We had quite a visit with a pack of wolves, as well.

Maxine: They could easily keep up with us. Amazing. Without wheels or a self repairing path, they can travel as far and fast as we can.

Keith: We leave the river tomorrow to the Orkhon Valley.