Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Back of the net!
Selenge, Mongolia
We're in! Utter, utter chaos at the border! We owe a massive debt of gratuitude to the border lady who basically ran around like a headless chicken all afternoon on our behalf. Everyone is very friendly. Finish line tomorrow!
Republic of Buryatia, Russian Federation
Been stuck at the border all day. It could be worse. They even have a duty free!
Province of Irkutsk, Russian Federation
Can see lake Baikal!
Irkutsk, Russian Federation
Got a bit carried away last night, and spent an hour trying to get into the hotel swimming pool. When george suggested picking the lock, we decided it was probably wise to call it a night. Embassy couldn't really help this morning, so we're just going to have to take a chance on a complicated border crossing.@
Irkutsk, Russian Federation
Drinking a pint of bitter!
Irkutsk, Russian Federation
Embassy doesn't open until tomorrow so we're spending a couple of days in Irkutsk. A lazy afternoon is on the cards, and i imagine beer will be involved.
, Uk, Province of Irkutsk, Russian Federation
Might have left the headlights on last night... Flat battery this morning and had to be jump started with a lada battery. The shame! Road has taken a turn for the worse. Some nob flew past in a 4x4 and kicked up what can only be described as a boulder, which utterly annihilated one of our headlights, then bounced off, narrowly missing our windscreen!
Province of Kemerovo, Russian Federation
Had 4 pints in Novosibirsk last night. George fell over in the hotel room, and today we both had hangovers. What a couple of lightweights!
Novosibirsk, Russian Federation
Don't have enough time left to take our planned route through mongolia, so we're sticking with the russian roads and heading for the eastern of the two border crossings. Might have a nightmare with the paperwork though... Heading out in town to drown our sorrows!@
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