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DSL
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With 6 days on the train in a small compartment it’ll deffo be SWMBO that did it!! Laughing Laughing

Re the train, yes it’s one of the 3 routes loosely labelled the Trans-Siberian. We’re doing the Trans Mongolian route, via Ulan Batar, as opposed to the route to Viadivostock or NE China skipping Mongolia. And yes, in one hit. It’s too late in the year to be faffing around with stops. All visas sorted, just got to stock up on essentials at the supermarket opposite the station. Not really planning to do much before that, SWMBO’s developed a bit of a cold so taking it easy. Thumbs Up
   
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Hope Mrs D feels better, I hear Russian Vodka is a well known cold cure Whistle

Looking forward to seeing some pics of train/scenery across Mongolia providing Monsieur Piorot doesn't slap the bracelets on Mrs D Laughing
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She’s doing OK thanks. An orange raincoat, yellow tea-cosy hat and bright red nose, not going to loose her any time soon. Whistle

Now in the Burger King near Yaroslavsky station, only 9 hours until the train. Big Cry Big Cry Big Cry

Re vodka, SWMBO prefers the merlot method of curing a cold. A few good glasses and sleep it off. And the cold. Whistle

I might not survive saying that but living on the ragged edge. Thumbs Up
   
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Are you stocking up your berth on the train with six days of Merlot from the supermarket or is there a Merlot wagon on the train? Laughing
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We are assuming no ability to stock up on trip. Luckily luggage allowance is 50kg each. Whistle
   
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I need to go and weigh a full bottle of Merlot now. If I knew the specific gravity I could maybe wrk it out. Then I’d need a drink. Very Happy
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Will you be getting off in those 6 days? I don't know if you saw https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m000...2-mongolia the most polluted capital in the wold! But the countryside looked amazing especially on the Grand Tour. Thumbs Up
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Didn’t see that, luckily will just be passing through. Not stopping to see anything, we did look at that but tbh not a lot floated our boats. The odd building here & statue there & that’s it. We did look at stopping at Irkutsk to see Lake Baikal but the train passes within metres of it anyway. Now if it was frozen, that would be different but we’re far too early.

Only getting off will be very nervous forays on to the platform, watching the train guards like a hawk. Plus we’ll always ask how long we’re stopping. Getting off will either to get food or say we’ve been to ......

PS Mongolia might be for trip #3 or #4. Whistle
   
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Mongolia by car(*) and getting there by car(*) might be a very interesting endeavor Whistle Whistle

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Or my old Jazz. Whistle Whistle

We’re going to be at Ulan Batar at 6:30 on Sunday. Just hope the heatings working properly!!! Shocked Shocked

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Did you manage to bring your 'special' friend along to help with the cold and looooong hours...... Big Cry
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5 bottles of vino & a couple of packs of bickies. Thumbs Up And the Wifie at the x-ray machine muttered “amateur” in Russian. Embarassed Embarassed All vino is in the day pack.

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So much of travelling light. Big Cry Big Cry
   
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I'm sure Mrs D will help keep you warm on Sunday...........or your "special friend" Whistle



Why the concern about travelling light? You're going to sat on your ass for the next 6 days Rolling with laughter I would be more concerned with only packing 5 bottles of vino Whistle
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It’s upper & lower bunks so nobody will be keeping anyone warm. Big Cry Big Cry

Agreed re 5 bottles of vino, though SWMBO was happy with only 4 until she said “oh go on then” for the 5th once she realised we’d be going cold turkey on our first night in China. Mind you there is beer on the train, though SWMBO doesn’t like beer! Shocked The Mongolian beer is meant to be good, but the fire-water is to be avoided at all costs.

Only 4 hours to go, ours is not even on the board. Big Cry Big Cry

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