The train is well taken care off by several people. The ladies take their uniform with pride and every time the train stops to take on new guests, their lipstick gets refreshed. Travellers get off the train when there is a stop, to either catch some fresh air, – – well I guess most of…
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Irkutsk – room mates – love is in the air :)
I am super lucky with my room mates. They are very sweet, careful and experienced train travellers! I learned a lot already. Michail and Natasha – 26 & 24, married. His 5th word was: “pregnant” supported by the biggest and pridest smile one can imagine. English is a challenge which doesn’t stop us from…
Train – Irkutsk – Victor and Bonobo
Second day- same soup but gosh why did they add all that grease in today???? Lucky me I managed to drop part of the soup and seriously burned my legs. This is when I noticed the fat amount being very thankful for being so clumsy. Better on as in my legs 🙂 Eating, writing and…
Chilliiiiiinnnnnnnn
Lazy afternoon …. Amazing how smooth the day passed by. By the way: Russian TV is always on, often supported by a smell of meat based food or hard boiled eggs – hey this is no cliche, this is for real :))
State of the Nation – he returned
I wonder if he believes leaving, coming back and changing seat will lead to further beer supply …. Can’t blame him, it is tasty. And guess what: it worked!!! Lol, but of course she is giving him a speech, I encouraged her – of course. (Listening to Jay Z – The City is Mine (feat,…
Train ride to Irkutsk – chat up
Sitting in the restaurant, trying to blend in. Started with a beer and a fish soup – both are good. Ludmilla entered the restaurant running towards me and stared to talk. No idea what she was saying!? She tried for a bit, gave in after a while, allowed me to finish my soup and left….
The Moscow – Irkutsk – getting started – being well prepared & told off in Russian
Started my 3 days train journey well prepared and eager to embark. As far as I can tell there is no other foreigner around which translates in a few strange and curious looks. Especially when I walk around taking pictures. Proviant: 5 bottles 1 1/2 liter, 6 apples (super tasty), 5 pears, cheese in moderation, bread…
Device Chaos – room for improvement
Super proud about my packing: one bag pack, no cosmetics, only 1 perfum and very limited cloth and things I need for the trip. I guess I overdid it a bit with my equipement: 2 IPhones, 1 IPad, 1 new Sony camera and my Nikon and I almost forgot: my good old IPod. All works…
City Tour – love is in the air!
I enjoyed my time in Moscow. It was my 5th time here if I remember correctly. First time when I was working in Hungary, so over 15 years ago. I even managed to go and see an opera last night which was a great experience. People dress up, most of them had Champagne in the…
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