Il’ka

Up to Ulan Ude, everything was ground I'd covered before. Sometimes without stopping, or while asleep, but I had been through it. Now we're into virgin territory.

This train seems more sociable than the previous one, and we've already introduced ourselves to the occupants of 3 compartments. Downside, we're stuck in a confined space with a Brexiteer for 3 days. Upside, I've just been complimented on my Swedish accent. By a Norwegian, but I'll take it (and the Swede didn't contradict him).

We've also crossed the river Brian.Read more