Benji the party driver…a night in UB
Written by Pete on August 13th, 2008Moments form a night out in Ulanbataar
When 8 travelers, who have just met, go out for a night on the town in Ulanbataar there is bound to be some moments to remember. Music, dancing, wine, free drinks from the Mongolians, and Benji the cab driver finding us a club at 2am. Well it all worked out fine and I’ll never doubt Benji again.
The drunken 2am conversation with our Mongolia cab driver (who somehow got named Benji) and who didn’t understand a bit of english, went something like this (in a great Irish accent) …
“Benji. Hey Benji. Benji, look here man. We need to go to a club. Do you know club?” Please find us a damn club man! Were counting on you, our families are counting on you, your family is counting on you, Mongolia is counting on you! Get us to a club man and you’ll be an f’ing legend.”
….Blank stare from Benji.
The credit for the fine comedic navigation goes to my Irish and Welsh friends who kept me laughing all night, and for many days to come as I fondly remember Benji.
Best wishes and safe travels to all the drinking pirates who participated that evening.
Tags: Mongolia
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great story – priceless.
I hope you are enjoying your travels and can’t wait to see more pictures from China and the Olympics. Lisa share some of your pictures with me.
I hope you are well.
best,
Martin
(former Razorfish guy)
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Hi Pete…wish I was there. Glad you are laughing and traveling. I’m back from Alaska for the most part. Have cousins in town (very cool) and now have an office in Downtown Seattle. See you soon.
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Hey Pete! Looks like you are having an awesome time and glad to see that you made it to the olympics. You are very inspiring!! Miss you and hope to see you again soon