Setting off
October 6, 2019 in England ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
Getting the train to the airport, where we are stopping tonight as our flight tomorrow is at 6 a.m.!
Evening
October 6, 2019 in England ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
Sitting in our nice room, overlooking the runway. We'll be off to bed soon as we've got an early 3 a.m. call!
Breakfast
October 7, 2019 in England ⋅ 🌧 11 °C
Well, we asked for an early morning call. The phone didn't ring but the light flashed! Fortunately, we were already awake! First disaster averted.
Washed, packed up and my suitcase handle decided notRead more
Moscow
October 7, 2019 in Russia ⋅ ⛅ 2 °C
Flights were uneventful, on time and they didn't lose our luggage ( Stu was a bit concerned thinking it may not catch up with us if it had got lost). Got a very expensive taxi from the airport to theRead more
Train station
October 7, 2019 in Russia ⋅ ⛅ 1 °C
We're now at Yaroslavskaya station, waiting to board out trans Siberian Express to Vladivostok. It leaves at 00:35, and we should be able to board shortly.
Compartment
October 8, 2019 in Russia ⋅ ⛅ 1 °C
Well, what can I say?
312 miles from Moscow
October 8, 2019 in Russia ⋅ ☁️ 1 °C
7th stop so far, this is Galich. We are here for around 40 mins. We've travelled through snowy Woodlands to get here, so guess the outside temp must be just above freezing. Its snowing now too!
495 miles from Moscow
October 8, 2019 in Russia ⋅ ☁️ 2 °C
Shabalino train station, another nice building.
Dining
October 8, 2019 in Russia ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
We found the restaurant car and are having our tea. It's not very busy, but most people bring their own food or buy it on the station. It's supposed to be quite expensive, but I thinks it's aboutRead more
Kirov
October 8, 2019 in Russia ⋅ ☁️ 2 °C
Yekaterinburg
October 9, 2019 in Russia ⋅ ☁️ 7 °C
So, stop number I can't remember. We are here for nearly an hour, so plenty of time to shop for necessities, and have a wander along the platform before my legs seize up! It was here the Romanov'sRead more
Tyumen
October 9, 2019 in Russia ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
2nd big stop today, no more really until tomorrow. Going to taste the delights of the restaurant car later though. Engine change again and the blokes were out with their hammers, testing theRead more
Between Barabinsk and Kargat
October 10, 2019 in Russia ⋅ ⛅ 4 °C
It's cold out and I've woken up to find we've lost another 2 hours, so now 4 hrs ahead of Moscow and 6 ahead of England! Went through Omsk in the night. Saw some lovely stars too as it was very clear.Read more
Novosibirsk 2078 miles from Moscow
October 10, 2019 in Russia ⋅ ☀️ 6 °C
Here for nearly an hour, so again a good time to get provisions. The train is 12 carriages long plus 2 service wagons. It's a lovely bright sunny day with glorious blue skies.
TravelerWe walked 70 odd miles during our 3 week stay in Novosibirsk so got to know the place pretty well - did you stop and see any of the places - Lenin Square is quite impressive, the theatre is supposed to be one of the best in Russia and they have a large zoo. Sounds like you’re enjoying your Russian adventure - Dos va Danya Xx
TravelerNo, we didn't leave the station. Lots of places we want to go, but not on this trip. We'll have to come again, especially as we don't see Lake Baikal in the daylight!!!
2312 miles from Moscow
October 10, 2019 in Russia ⋅ ☀️ 9 °C
I decided to take a picture of the setting sun through the trees, and got a telegraph pole too!! Second go is better. The bear is Stu's, getting in all the pictures.
Mariinsk
October 10, 2019 in Russia ⋅ ⛅ 2 °C
We are late! So far we have been on time everywhere, but we've arrived here about half an hour behind. Had a quick trot along the platform, but it was too cold to stay out for long. Stu is getting hisRead more
Traveler
That's long. Are you getting plenty of steps in 😂😂. Lovely blue skies even if it is cold. I assume it's toasty warm on the train. Are you sleeping ok? 😴xx
TravelerWish I was getting plenty of steps - don't really move much out of our carriage! Sleeping quite well, but body doesn't really know what time it is, so we both sleep when we are tired. We've only had 2 passengers with us, and only for a part night, so we're still on our own in the compartment, which is quite good really. The train itself is warm, sometimes too warm and I'm glad I have my trusty fan! Off to the restaurant car in a mo for tea, not sure what delights we'll have tonight. 😁😁
2795 miles from Moscow
October 11, 2019 in Russia ⋅ ☀️ -7 °C
Now arriving, for 2 minutes, at Tayshet. We were joined in our compartment by 2 railway workers last night. They arrived about 9:30 and left us in the early hours, about 3 a.m. Later, there was a bitRead more
Nizhneudinsk, 2913 miles from Moscow
October 11, 2019 in Russia ⋅ ☀️ -1 °C
Just nipped out but it's too cold to stay out long! Here for 13 minutes, so long enough for Stu to have his nicotine fix, but there's no food on the platform here. It's not too bad really, as we gotRead more
Kuytun
October 11, 2019 in Russia ⋅ ☀️ 0 °C
Now in Kuytun, over an hour late! Have to make up some time.
Zika, over half way
October 11, 2019 in Russia ⋅ ☀️ 0 °C
Late, running about an hour behind. Changing the engine here, we've now got a blue one! Managed to buy some provisions, but there was only 1 shop and it was quite busy. Only needed cheese spread, so IRead more
Tea
October 11, 2019 in Russia ⋅ 🌙 -3 °C
Off to the restaurant car, Stu had a sort of Ceasar salad whilst I had ham omelette and chips. We watched the sun set and the moon rise. Nice Russian beer too.
Irkutsk, 2552 miles to Vladivostok
October 11, 2019 in Russia ⋅ 🌙 -5 °C
Catching up some time, made about half an hour so far. We've a 35 min stop here then hopefully we will be able to see Lake Baikal, in the dark, at around midnight! Lots of waterways here, came over aRead more
Petrovskiy Zavod
October 12, 2019 in Russia ⋅ ☀️ -12 °C
Made up time and lost another hour! Now 6 hours behind Moscow and 8 behind England. Same time as George and Victoria now, no more, phew! Came through some interesting scenery.
Khilok, 2086 miles to Vladivostok
October 12, 2019 in Russia ⋅ ☀️ -3 °C
Been following the Khilok river valley since the last stop. The river is frozen most of the way, with just the middle flowing. The station is very busy, with lots of goods trains. We are around 20Read more
Chita 2, 1922 miles to go
October 12, 2019 in Russia ⋅ ☀️ 0 °C
Its zero degrees here, a big modern city with 2 train stations, imaginatively called 1 and 2 😁. Not able to cross over to the shop, so no cup a soups. Never mind, we'll head over to the restaurantRead more