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Another great lie-in for the lads then Ted?

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May 7th 2005
Published: May 9th 2005
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To understand what life is like on the Trans-Siberian express it is first necessary to understand what the train is like. I'll first describe a second ("kupe") class carriage on train number 10, Moscow to Irkutsk. The carriage is divided into about seven compartments, each about 5.5 feet wide by 7 feet deep. The main space is taken up by four bunk beds, which double as seats during the day, and ca... Read Full Entry



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13th May 2005

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WOW, sounds like your having fun, love the picture of the frozen lake. Still sorting through my own pictures, taking a long time. Have fun Matthew - Matthew Schurch
24th May 2005

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Third Class in Melbourne
I may be able to offer a little better than that but alas, my samovar is knackered (we have plenty of noodles though). Wonderful travel journals. I hope you bring some CD's with the images with you. Drop me a line if you have a rough idea about the dates you will be here. Carry on........ J - Jimbo

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