Trans-Siberian and World Maps
Sunday, September 21st, 2008
Having done a rough stab at the countries we wish to visit and with an ever increasing list of points of interest in each, it is becoming difficult to plan without seeing these on more detailed maps. Money was duly spent in the bookstore this weekend initally on huge maps of Europe, Africa, Thailand, and Australia. By plotting most of our European points, a travel plan is starting to emerge but stops at Russia where a question and wonder is arising about whether we should go for the Trans-Siberian route (world’s longest railway journey) by train, rather than using our vehicle for this leg (maybe we could store or ship vehicle onward). This could provide a welcome break and also limit any nervousness we are currently feeling about driving through this huge country. Initially, we weren’t intending to go any further into Russia by vehicle than St Petersburg and Moscow but the temptation (the more we investigate) to be able to do and see more and hit China and even Japan finally by ferry, really appeals! Trouble is we want to go everywhere and do everything and it is difficult to want to exclude ‘anything’ - the wander lust is really starting to kick in - big time! On this note - it was duly back to the bookstore where a Trans-Siberian handbook was duly purchased so we can investigate this option further. Ho hum!
