October 4, 2013

Skyline of tents, towers shows Mongolia inequality | Fox News

Skyline of tents, towers shows Mongolia inequality | Fox News: "Sat in a tent on the outskirts of Mongolia's capital, Norihil Gendenpil lives on the physical -- and economic -- margins of a booming city filling up with skyscrapers.

The 88-year-old grandmother still worries daily about the rising cost of food for herself and 20 children, grandchildren and other family members.

"Every morning the price goes up," she says, sitting in her yurt, a traditional felt tent used by Mongolian nomads for generations."

'via Blog this'