[Leica] Trans-Siberian Express

[pdzwig at summaventures.com (Peter Dzwig)]

Don't forget that the train has been runnning for a long time. The 
Russians - and before them the Soviets - are well accustomed to dealing 
with the extreme cold.

Dress for quite a bit colder than Chicago (the part of the world that 
you will be travelling sees some of the most extreme weather on the planet).

Contrary to rumours vodka and extreme cold do not mix. Its one of the 
quickest ways to render yourself vulnerable to exposure and hypotermia 
should you happen to get could out in the cold.

Russian trains are traditionally supplied with samovars to supply a 
never-ending stream of hot tea.

Beware of officious officials (!!) Russian railways are one of the last 
strongholds of the soviet apparatchik.

...No I haven't done the journey but I know someone who did, albeit a 
few years ago, and things may have improved since then.

Peter

On 06/07/16 00:09, Tina Manley wrote:
> PESO:
>
> In this extreme heat in SC (it was 107 today!!), I am enjoying planning our
> next trip. We always said for our 50th anniversary we would be on the
> Orient Express.  There is no Orient Express today except for a luxury fake
> at astronomical prices.  We plan instead on doing the
> Trans-Siberian-Mongolian Express, not a tour but buying our own tickets
> along the way.  Since our anniversary is January 28th, it is going to be
> COLD.  If anybody has any experience traveling on the trains or dressing
> and photographing in extreme cold, I would appreciate any advice as I make
> the plans.  Has anybody traveled on the Russian/Chinese/Mongolian trains?
>
> TIA
>
> Tina
>