The Steppe. Flat, open and stretching out for what seems like forever. No shade and hot hot sun! The road is peppered with funny little towns all with massive grain silos. I guess this is the bread basket of Russia and it is noticeable! I have a long day and ride on into the dark. I spy a town twinkling in the distance and think it can't be far now. But it is! Light travels far in the dark and these lights never seem to get any nearer. But after sulking and swearing they do. I find a rest spot and cafe, with a very bossy matriarch in control and some rather drunk daughters in attendance. I don't know whether to be frightened or excited!
This sight will become very familiar to me. The emptiness of The Steppe!
This sight will become very familiar to me. The emptiness of The Steppe!
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