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I went to Mongolia last autumn and rode a horse for the first time.

On the first day, I practiced basic riding. I rode and walked the outskirts of the campsite, as the horse guide pulled the reins of my horse. On the second day, I visited Kameishi, which was around 5km distant, to practice solo riding.

On the third day, I had improved considerably, so I went on an outing with a lunchbox. After crossing over a humongous mountain, I had a gallop across the grassy plain. When the horse started galloping, I got quite a workout as well.

In any case, the scenery was magnificent. Japanese scenery has a beauty akin to a miniature garden, but the scenery of Mongolia is majestic and powerful.

Oh well, I did not ride a bicycle.