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Rezekne - Latvia

 

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2nd February 2008

There wasn't really a border as we passed into Latvia so no paper work to complete.

We'll make Rezekne in Latvia tonight then try for the border tomorrow as its 450 miles to Moscow which is a good days drive at 45mph !!

Almost had an unscheduled offroad excursion..... down the tram lines - the road just led to the line - cars were supposed to dive left but with no signs and no other vehicles to show the way we weren't to know.

Anyway no harm done and provided some entertainment for the tram passengers as we reversed out !!

 

3rd February 2008

Last night was cold, -3C but it was still warm in the roof tent. Two friendly dogs from a neighbouring house kept us company and enjoyed a bit of bread with us.

This morning as we approached within 6Km of the Russian border the roadside had portaloos at regular intervals

We had read in the news about queues at the russian borders of over 4 days. There were 200 to 300 lorries queued waiting to go through.

As a car we went straight past and with only one car in front of us we got to the border control quickly
Usual form filling at the border but having Dmitry Shparo's name on the paperwork did appear to speed up the process.

Russia here we come!!

                                                                             

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