The Vodka Train

13th September

Just got off the 4 night and 3 day trans-siberian train from Moscow to Irkutsk. Was lots of fun and I'd definitely recommend it to anyone wanting to travel east. We're travelling with a group of 15 people across to Beijing and having been confined to such a small space, for such a long time, definitely know each other well now. Spent the time admiring the views, eating, playing cards, reading etc. And drinking vodka. Inevitably our cabin, which we shared with the lovely Caroline and Maxine, became the drinking cabin for the group and we were visited more than once by the guards to keep the noise down.

However, I must say that I am glad to be off the train, have a shower and a good feed. Having heard horror stories about the food, I lived on noodles, bread and my trusty bar of dairy milk so a four course lunch with fresh salad and vegetables was gratefully received on our arrival.

Looking forward to exploring Siberia.