Cultural immersion from "summary" of The Horse Boy by Rupert Isaacson
In our travels through Mongolia, we found ourselves fully enveloped in the local culture, the customs, the language, and the way of life. It was not just a matter of observing from a distance; we were actively participating in the daily activities of the nomadic families we stayed with. We milked their yaks, we rode their horses, we shared their meals, and we slept in their gers. We were not just visitors passing through; we were fully immersed in their world. Through this process of cultural immersion, we gained a deeper understanding of the people we were living with. We learned about their beliefs, their values, and their traditions. We saw how they interacted with each other, how they solved problems, and how they celebrated life's moments. We listened to their stories, their songs, and their laughter. We began to see the world through their eyes, to feel the rhythm of their lives, and to connect with them on a level that transcended language and...
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