AMAZING 2 day Lake Baikal Adventure

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As mentioned, I am making this blog a 'photo blog' as I have far too many great photos to leave out in lieu of words... enjoy! Jason.

PS... the photos appear in chronological order. To see a map of where I am, please refer to previous blog.

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Photos

Me on the way to Lake Baikal
The lake isn't frozen yet and looks 'hot' compared to the -20C air temp!

Get your fish... come on and get your fish!
Tiny fishing village of Listvyanka... famous for Lake Baikal 'omul fish'... I bought some and enjoyed the hot smoked version

Cafe Assan (the guy's name!)
This guys had a BBQ set up on the lakeshore... despite the pork being a little red on the inside (tough to BBQ in -20C weather) it was tasty and I show no signs of E.Coli... yet...

My rental car...
Russia is littered with broken down cars... some look 'cute' in the snow anyways...

I took a hike up the hill behind Listvyanka
Wanted to check out the sunset from above...

Sunset from above the town
Look at the steam whisping across the lake... mesmerizing!

Dinner in Listvyanka
Beer, water, Omul (fish), Russian Dumplings... and good hearty bread

My snowmobile guide Anton and I
Anton is 23 and married without children. Most Russian get married in the 20-25 age range I've found.

Lunch is served!
We stopped in the middle of nowhere and out came the soup, sandwhiches, eggs... oh and of course the benzene to 'help' start the fire!

Ready, set, go!... this is easy...
This was taken 10 minutes prior to me throwing myself off of the machine into a snow bank... we never went more than ~30km/hr so it wasn't a big deal

I love Siberia
Photographic answer to why I cam here

Comments

[Krystyna]

unbelievable!
Who would have thought it could be so stunning! So is it snow hut instead of beach hut for you? You're right, the pictures are absolutely stunning and unlike anything I could have imagined myself...enjoy the winter wonderland!

[Kolinsky]

WOW!!!!!!!!
Hello my friend! You are well I trust, as the steady stream of gorgeous photos demonstrates just that, for I know you are in your element..surrounded by that heavenly white stuff . You should become a tour guide of some sort, for your entries are fascinating to say the least. Beautiful, beautiful is all I can say. Enjoy every moment JJ. As always, I'm looking forward to hearing and seeing more. Take care Jason. T

[Bex and mike]

Awesome photos j. We are shivering looking at them. It is quite beautiful. The food looks like Siberia's version of Pupnat. Was it as good? We will enjoy a very mild winter wonderland this w/e in whistler. Sending lots of love

[Mum & Dad]

Up BEFORE sunrise!
Thanks for two more amazing blogs. Super photos! Does the lake usually freeze in early Jan. or was it waiting for your arrival?! You will have to have a photo exhibition somewhere.. Have you heard of ascaris from eating under-cooked pork and other wild animals found in very cold climates? Happy travels and keep safe. Love Mum and Dad

[Stephane et Max]

Magnifique
Tes photos sont magnifiques et represente surement bien ton trip. Nous sommes passe te voir le 11 mais la porte etait fermee. La prochaine fois au canada peut etre. Stephane et Max

[Cathy (clerk @SPH)]

"Dad" Joe said I needed to see your photos
great photo shots. Joe was really excited to show me what you have been doing I think he would like to be there too! Travelling is such a great experience. I've seen his trip photos with Esther to Guatamala (warm) and now yours in Russia (cold) that lake freezing was amazing. Enjoy the rest of your trip. Cheers!

[zabranski]

pivo
diesel

[Jean & crew]

Burrard Street Surgery
Jason, your dad got us started with reading your blogs and now we check them regularily.Fantastic. What a wonderful adventure. Better you than us, though. A tad too chilly!