Yeah Jonah,
I've seen your posts about trips you like but fear the price. I'm chuffed for you that you are going on this trip to Mongolia you are so excited about. It's a relief for me too a trip I fancy doesn't start with a 4 or a 5!
I'm doing the Roof of the World tour in May. It too is a bit more than what I would usually pay but sometimes you just have to let the blood rush to the head. As Bob said on another post, you don't know what's around the corner so do what you can.
Maybe I'll do Mongolia in 2018. I'm sure you'll do a review like your Burma trip and I look forward to it.
Angie