Tag Archives: Trans-Siberian

Irkutsk

Posted on November 15, 2020 by East of Elveden

Ten years ago, when travel was altogether an easier undertaking, I travelled by train to Siberia. Following the route of the Trans-Siberian Railway, and taking a few detours along the way, I eventually got as far as Lake Baikal before … Continue reading →

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Lake Baikal

Posted on May 5, 2012 by East of Elveden

Listvankya on the northern shore of Lake Baikal in east Siberia is a small fishing village and port that also serves as a holiday destination for Russians in the short Siberian summer. By late September summer is definitely over and there … Continue reading →

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Dacha

Posted on April 17, 2012 by East of Elveden

Reading a recent article on the excellent Earthlines blog about Gerry Loose, and then finding out more about the Scottish hutting movement and specifically the Carbeth hutters community in Stirlingshire, I have come to the conclusion that I am probably something … Continue reading →

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Tomsk Waits

Posted on July 30, 2011 by East of Elveden

In contrast to the northwest Scotland of previous posts, the central Siberian city of Tomsk is indisputably East of Elveden – both figuratively and geographically. It is, after all, almost one quarter of the way around the world heading east from where … Continue reading →

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