Today had to be one of the most boring rides so far. Flat all the way but the road is lined on both sides by a tall hedge row that prevents me from seeing anything. I follow this tunnel to Ozinki, the last town in this part of Russia before Kazakhstan.
Whilst settling in to my hotel I am asked by the owners where I would like to eat. I have no idea so I am led around the corner to a large wedding reception, sat in an adjacent room and then duly fed a large 3 course meal for free! More Russian hospitality! Stuffed I have a little walk around town and reflect on Russia. Russia gets a bad press, especially in the western media. I have learned this is not fair. Russia is an amazing place. Full of amazingly friendly people who will go far out of their way to help. I shall miss it.
Whilst settling in to my hotel I am asked by the owners where I would like to eat. I have no idea so I am led around the corner to a large wedding reception, sat in an adjacent room and then duly fed a large 3 course meal for free! More Russian hospitality! Stuffed I have a little walk around town and reflect on Russia. Russia gets a bad press, especially in the western media. I have learned this is not fair. Russia is an amazing place. Full of amazingly friendly people who will go far out of their way to help. I shall miss it.
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