After 2 weeks of hard graft / crippled back need to chill out. Olkhon is on the shores of Lake Baikal where the path-building project was, only a few hours further up. On the bus there it remends me of Monglia again - no paved roads, and bare hills between the taiga.
Met cycle tourers Karen and Jonathon form Sidney, who cycled 7000 km from Dublin to St Petersburg before boarding the train to Siberia. But they were outdone by Eric and Christine from Switzerland, who've cycled 34,000km over the last 4 years. Liking to have home comforts Eric is carrying 60kg of luggage on his bike, including a hammock, computer and candles. Tell them I'd like to do some more travels on my bike, and between us a list is compiled of what I should take. Am pleased that candles do not make the list.
