Bactrian camels, open mike. And they appear on the postage stamps of Tannu Tuva as well. I've been fascinated with Tuva since I was about 5 years old (back in the '50s) and starting my first worldwide stamp collection. Wonderful stamps! Tuva has also been called the land "where reindeer meets the camel".

As they explained what each song was about, they all seemed to be about the poor orphan who owned a beautiful stallion that all the rich men were trying to take away from him. When they came out on stage in ceremonial gear, they looked American Plains Indians.

I'd like to see Genghis Blues again -- I do have the soundtrack CD, though. And I should reread Ralph Leighton's book, Tuva or Bust!

Linn