Full Moon over Baikal

Moscow to Irkutsk and beyond

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May 12th 2009
Moscow - Irkutsk The afternoon in Moscow was perhaps the closest we've come to arguing thus far, after walking round the Kremlin (I only just managed to get the camera in and had to leave most of the lenses outside) - we were all tired and irritable, and somewhat lacking in the ability to make any real decisions....fortunately after some aimless meandering we found a restaurant, ... read more

Asia » Mongolia » Ulaanbaatar

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The Mongols gained fame in the 13th century when under Chinggis KHAN they conquered a huge Eurasian empire. After his death the empire was divided into several powerful Mongol states, but these broke apart in the 14th century. The Mongols eventually ... ... read more