Russia Through Muddy Windows

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July 22nd 2014

Published: June 25th 2017

Geo: 52.3124, 104.296The Trans Siberian Express has almost the same mythical allure that the Orient Express has/had and like the Orient Express, there are a number of flavours. The one that most tourists take connects Moscow with Beijing via Mongolia but the 'real' Trans Siberian connects Moscow with Vladivostok and is the longest single train ride in the world. We've already been to b... Read Full Entry

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26th August 2014

David Rubnitz
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Siberia was much greener than I expected. very nice

26th August 2014

Boat trip Joe, Go Wings!
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intimidating matron,whose shirt buttons seemed to be sweating from the strain.Is this that matron?

26th August 2014

lo:)
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see you were friends at the end :D

26th August 2014

lo:)
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little color to the house. :)

26th August 2014

Marlene S.
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At least it's only one guy. In Toronto, there are usually 5 or 6 doing the exact same thing, and 5 or 6 more, watching!

26th August 2014

Marlene
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Something tells me, you would need those hats toe survive the winters there!

26th August 2014

Marlene S.
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It kind of looks like a Shanty Town...

26th August 2014

Marlene S.
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Looks comparable to Alaska, only flatter....LOL!

26th August 2014

Marlene S.
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Looks like rice, a mystery meat, and a token pepper as a vegetable!!Kinda more pleasing than what you ate in some of those Asian Countries....

26th August 2014

Marlene S.
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At least you have a toilet!!

26th August 2014

Marlene S.
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There's a reason NOT to be overweight!!

26th August 2014

Uncle Mel
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Quite the ride! It looks like you were served different meals, although perhaps they tasted the same...

26th August 2014

Amanda
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You should go there in January to really experience Siberia

26th August 2014

lo:)
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well one train ride down how many more to go?? well done specially is such small quarters and honestly after a while I guess it was mostly the same thing. nevertheless tku for sharing. and as always enjoying the pics and comments. take care
big hug LO:) + mom

27th August 2014

Doe Walton
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You have no idea how happy I am that I cancelled that trip!!

27th August 2014

Marlene S.
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Great P.R. Job DH. All's well that ends well :D

8th September 2014

CarolC
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I thought you were going to tell us this was a fabulous coffee machine!

8th September 2014

CarolC
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Not even much forest you mentioned! Pretty desolate.