What a journey! Well that was a very interesting read, and such a monumental journey. I sit here in my office reading about these exotic locations and my mind starts to wander to Russia, Revolutions, the Old Soviet Union, Revolutions, the Czars and Czarinas, Catherine, Nicholas.......................... Such a wonderous history, such a brave people. Thanks for the little mental trip. Look forward to reading more. Nostrovya!
happy trails Hi Murray,
I have been enjoying your travel blog. I once took the train ALL the way across Canada to Halifax and ALL the way back to Vancouver, so I feel I can relate to your train adventures, although certainly not quite such an exotic location as you.
Do you feel safe there when travelling on your own? I am thinking of my trip to Europe 2 years ago, I would not have wanted to travel alone for fear of having anything and everything stolen. I ended up having my wallet stolen right out from under my nose, thank god they didn't get my passport! I was stressed, but managed to survive.
Are you going to spend any length of time in Russia, or are you seeing it mostly from the train? Have you been there before? How is the language barrier? You say you are flying to Budapest at the end of the month. I understand Europe is having a major heat wave - again. You'll have to go to the baths and tell me about it, when we tried to go, they had already closed for the day. Bummer.
Okay, just had an email from Penny (we'll be seeing her next weekend) so thought I'd check out your adventures and say hi. Stay safe, and have fun!
=) Karen
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love this site!
we are missing you but what an adventure!I love the stories about the people as much as the places!