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trans-siberian railway

the main temple at ivolginsky datsan

Ulan-Ude in Winter (and Miracles at Ivolginsky Datsan)

August 20, 2019 //  by dirtyelbows

The sun has yet to rise, and I feel the bitter cold under five layers of wool and fleece. I’ve just arrived in Ulan-Ude after being on the …

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Category: TravelTag: russia, siberia, trans-siberian railway, ulan-ude

Beijing to Ulan-Ude by Train

August 12, 2019 //  by dirtyelbows

The rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain. I chant this line from My Fair Lady over and over to the rhythm of the train as we pass swaths …

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Category: UncategorizedTag: mongolia, trans-siberian railway

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