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A new acquaintance
... she stood in line with me, offering to help me buy the ticket. I accepted her offer with much gratitude. With the girl's help, I got the exact ticket I wanted - platzkart, lower bunk on the side. A bed with some head room, unlike that of my Kiev to Moscow journey. We then exchanged names - hers was Valerie. She offered to show me around Nizhny Novgorod, and despite my suggestion that she might have other things to do, the offer stood. ...
Volga Voices
... on a narrow bush track. It was clear he wanted to practice his English. I was happy to oblige despite only needing his directions for a shorter time.
The queue was a 15 minute wait to get the 50 rouble (AUD$1.20) one way ticket. I wasn't sure if it was one way or not at the time.
After some great views over the river I alighted on the other side and immediately went to ticket office to buy my return. I was a little anxious as it was 21:00 and ...
The River Volga Strikes Accord
... wing. Two hours later with a couple of 'no room at the inn' scenarios he found me a cheap but clean and friendly establishment in the linguistic students college (albeit after a lot of laughs and my broken Russian). I'm really feeling my lack of language now that I've left my English speaking friends in SPb and Moscow).
I said goodbye to Yuri. Such an unassuming and helpful man. I'll probably never see him again.
My Russian is being ...
Nizhney Novgorod
... the rest of the day getting to Suzdal. Back at the train station they said the next train to Vladimir is at 16.15. I couldnt find anything then it hit me that Mushrutka's going to Moscow go through Vladimir. So I started hitting them up and got one that would take me to Vladimir at11.15 then I could look for a conection to Suzdal. The driver was supposed to drop me off at the bus station but found a better place. A random corner. I waited for my bus and watched a couple ...
Days 178 to 179 - Train to Moscow (Days 2 & 3)
... to become his new drinking companion.
Recognizing the risks of participation and the ramification of refusal, Eli began an ambitious attempt at defensively drinking his way to a safe (though unlikely sober) arrival in Moscow. Soon afterwards,Cloysta returned for another round. Eli’s feeble attempts to politely decline were cast aside with international non-verbal condescension. Taking up his follow-up offer, Eli noshed down some thickly ...