Through Russia to Baikal - part 3

Trans-Siberian trip for two (continued, part 3) We have decided to cancel our trip on the famous Lake Baikal. Yes, this is the place which is mentioned in the book "1001 natural wonder that must be seen in my life." And that he was nicknamed "the pearl of Siberia". Lake Baikal - a miracle of nature. This is the most ancient lake on the planet. At the deepest point it reaches 1637 meters, it is 20% of the fresh water of the Earth. Its water is known for its purity, which can be obtained from the fact that water is constantly filtered different sponges and crustaceans. They say that when calm weather white disc of 30 cm in diameter can be seen at a depth of 40 meters. If desired, the water you can drink. In fact, I think that all the water that comes into our guest house, was taken from the lake. Morning on Olkhon According to the Trans-Siberian Handbook ", if the world ended in drinking water, the water from the lake would be enough for 40 years. What do you mean? In the waters of Lake Baikal are hundreds of species of fish that can be found only here and nowhere else. In winter the lake is transformed into an ice wonderland. I saw pictures of stunning ice sculptures that are produced here in the winter months. They look absolutely incredible. Even the local cow could not resist the beauty of the lake according to one of the beliefs, swimming in the lake can add 25 years to your life, unless, of course, shock or hypothermia will not get you before! My friend Chris is clearly nervous about that soon he turns 31 years old, so he decided that he would not leave until they swim in Lake Baikal. Yes, he went into the water and swim 30 seconds. I took it all on camera, but, perhaps, look out the nerves of the public and will not show it! Unfortunately, I do not grab your bikini, and knitted trousers swim I did not want, so we had to be content with just calling to their knees in water. Icy water that though! We decided that such a remote location anywhere deserves to spend the more than two days, so it was decided to stay at the lake for four days. Still, we learned that the lake looks very different depending on weather and wind power. In the background - Shaman Rock on the first day we went on a tour which suits for the guests of our hotel. Ten tourists plunged into the Russian van and drove to the northernmost point of the island. The day was cold and overcast and the water was turbulent and inhospitable. We have carefully looked around, but never saw the famous lake transparency. May plunge once more? Yesterday was a nice sunny day, the morning was not even the wind. Apparently, the halcyon days did not happen here often, so Olkhon known for its winds. Finally, we realized what was going on. We were on a deserted beach, completely alone. For the first time in a long time we heard the rustling of water on stones and occasionally as a seagull cries. It was unbelievable! These kittens ... They're everywhere! Today we rest. Our morning walk turned out not too long, cold wind drove us to the hotel where we spent all day sitting in the internet and playing with kittens, which the hotel can be found at every turn. I was happy as a pig in the rain! Health problems have also not observed. Dining at the hotel included in the price, so have to eat what we give. Food is mainly made from vegetables and fish caught in the lake. And as the fish is, I refuse (All these bones! They also still have to see!), We have to eat only vegetables and black tea. Chris found that portions of some small, but even his start on the third day to bring back the fish. Probably need to wise up to the island of Olkhon opened resort for those wishing to lose weight and improve your health! Twilight on Lake Baikal Normal soul here either, so that every day we go to the bath. This is a Russian sauna, where hot water pours from the tap. Needed to fill a bucket with hot water and add cold water from the barrel. When the water in the bucket will be the right temperature, you need to pour this water with each other. Then you need to sit in the sauna and then repeat the process with water. All this is done, due to expire until allotted 20 minutes! We decided to take this opportunity in full. Tomorrow we will again sit on the train and hold it for 24 hours. Our next stop ... Mongolia! Start material: See also: New ideas for rail travel Cockroaches - beneficial insects, they eat worms ... in a train compartment