Day 10

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Sunday, September 24, 2006

At 7.15 the train jolted and two books flew off my table and bashed my head. The books had been there for four days and never done that before so I knew I better get up and see this lake. All through the train people were stirring and standing at the windows with cameras in hand. It was a misty morning but the lake looked magnificent and in the distance I could see snow topped mountains.

I went back to bed for a staggering five hours, in another three we would be at Naushki where we would go through Russian/Mongolian customs and passport control. That process ended up taking three hours and I managed to find some hot food near the platform. I had three Mongolian dumplings with meat inside, and a chicken kebab cooked over charcoal. It was just what I needed and I was very content. We finally got our passports back and the Russian guards entered our cabin and checked for hidden people before leaving.

The annoying American chap Mark's visa for Russia had expired three days ago and he didn't have that visa registered either! He was given a 2100 rouble fine - he had been taking the train to save money!
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jamespainter
jamespainter on Sep 28, 2006 at 11:35AM

liverpool won 3-2 last night!!!!!!!
Im sure you probably already know, it was a great game and 3 points in the bag. Great goal from Crouchie!
Sounds like you are having a great time mate , and keep the emails coming. It is really great to catch up on your news.

Email me back if you get this message as i am not sure whether i have set this email up right or not?

Keep it going mate!

James

matthewcass
matthewcass on Sep 28, 2006 at 12:10PM

Mongolian Dumplings !!!!!!!!!
Ive seen the wrong way round Rob and they weren't Mongolia Dumplings!!!! They were sheep testicles!!!!!!

Glad to hear your having a great time, you must be on the 3rd pair of underwear you have by now!!!

I can't believe this web site, its fantastic watching your trip unfold with the map and photos and everything.

Kepp having fun.

Matt

johnforster77
johnforster77 on Sep 29, 2006 at 08:36PM

Good to see your still alive and kicking!
Hey Rob, neat site - sounds like you're having a top time. sharing your cabin with two swedish girls - me thinks you landed on your feet with that one!

Hey, as you've just been on the trans-siberian express check out tim's website www.timpare.com and see what he has called his mini album. A bit of a coincidence eh!

Anyway mate, have a top time. I'm off to sort my fantasy team out. I can't have you winning it from Mongolia can I!!

tbwood
tbwood on Oct 9, 2006 at 02:03PM

Fun Times
Hi Robby, How are things it sounds like your having a fantastic time out there it seems like a real adventure. Looking forward to your entry about Mongolia. Make sure you dont make it sound too exciting as Prinz is obsessed with going there and Im not entirely convinced (only Joking). Still 4th in fantasy football ahead of John which feels great! Hopefully get to speak soon Karen xxx

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