Thursday, March 26, 2009

Before we leave Mongolia, I simply had to share this...

Mongolia is unique. It is the only country I know of that boasts of Contortionist gymnastics as a national sport...please check this out. I could scarcely believe my eyes!

And now for a bit of authentic Mongolian culture. The man in the green is performing "Turvan Throat Singing." Not as easy as you would think!

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9 comments:

  1. ErinMarch 26, 2009 at 8:06 AM

    This is crazy! If i had even a small fraction of her flexibility I would be happy.

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  2. JujuBeanMarch 26, 2009 at 9:53 AM

    OK, three words . . . chiropractor on speed-dial! Ouch! What an amazing talent, one I'm sure I could never foster. She's incredible.

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  3. AmanderMarch 26, 2009 at 12:19 PM

    Diane, Amanda here (Bri's friend). I have to say I have been reading your blog for a long time, but have never commented. That contortionist is AMAZING. So glad you shared!

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  4. KaraMarch 27, 2009 at 12:20 AM

    That contortionist could use a new dj. But other than that she is pretty good.

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  5. Adam and BriMarch 27, 2009 at 12:29 AM

    i can't even touch my toes! oh, the shame.

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  6. LaurelMarch 28, 2009 at 12:10 PM

    i'm not gonna lie...i actually had to stop watching the contortionist...really. i couldn't finish.
    ARE YOU KIDDING ME?
    wow.
    wow.
    wow.

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  7. ty and megsMarch 29, 2009 at 4:55 PM

    ah. maze. ing. but i have to admit both videos made my stomach churn. :)

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  8. aliMarch 31, 2009 at 8:54 AM

    wow, that was amazing! What do they feed their mothers during pregnancy?!?

    I love your blog Auntie Di, and I had so much fun spending time with you and the rest of the family last weekend! We really should do that again sometime!

    Hope to see you soon :)

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  9. Chocolates for BreakfastApril 1, 2009 at 1:04 PM

    what's the big deal? don't you remember me doing similar moves in that aerobics class we took a few (several!) years ago?!

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