A super-quick update as I should now be packed!

We are about to embark upon the longest on-train leg of the Trans-Mongolian journey – we board at 13:35 on Saturday and reach Irkutsk at 9:16 on Wednesday morning. We will surely be insane.

There will be many a tale to tell of Russia, but with no power or internet until the middle of next week these will have to wait a little while!

Many thanks for the birthday wishes via text and facebook – I promise to reply to all as soon as I can!

Fi says a big HI to all too!

Love, as always,

Olds.