Shuttle traders would buy out Manhattan if the Trans-Siberian stopped there! Women be working here! Capitalism, Russian Style Selling those ‘Niike’ fast! I’m back in Novosibirsk (I told you I liked the city!) after a turn around central Siberia. Next week, I’ll be back on the train heading for Irkutsk,…
Read MoreYou wanna get busy saving souls? Then head East young man, head for Siberia! Aww, ain’t they cute! New York Pizza! I remember the first time I saw a missionary. I was living in the Mt Pleasant section of DC with several housemates, and one day two young, clean-cut kids…
Read MoreThe map says I’m in Siberia and the forest looks different, then why do all the people look the same? It could be Anytown, Russia Easy as a walk in the park! Same people, same produce This week I am in Krasnayarsk, Siberia and I’ve noticed something so familiar that…
Read MoreA few reasons to skip Ekaterinburg for the glory of Novosibirsk Stocking up on my protein Who was shot here? I just love Soviet statues! I’ve crossed into Siberia, but not without the hassles that make life in Russia so, um, interesting. The Russian Railroad, not know for innovative activities,…
Read MoreThe only way to cross Asia, The Trans-Siberian! The never-ending view We all scream for ice cream! Fresh home cooking! Check out the bags! I think you get the idea I wasn’t impressed either Cute, ain’t it! The Iron Horse keeps going! December 2, 1998 Trans Siberian Trip George Pereira…
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