October 23, 2004
Found a guide
Our new guide, Ivan. Ivan lives in Novosibirsk, and he has agreed to ride there with us. How cool is that?
Photo by Nancy Olson
| Logbook for Oct. 23rd, Day 358 | ||
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Start: Almaty, Kazakhstan Time: N/A N: 43* 15.021 E: 076* 56.705 |
Finish: Almaty, Kazakhstan Time: N/A N: 43* 15.021 E: 076* 56.705 | Mileage: 000 |
| Notes: It has become apparent that we will need to have an interpreter to make traveling through Kazakhstan and Russia possible. We called around to try to find one this morning, then we went shopping at a large local market. We were looking for warm gear for Siberia. Had some luck, but it wasn't a complete success. While packing to leave in the evening, Nick met Ivan Birukov, a Michelin sales rep from Novosibirsk, outside in hte parking lot. His client, Tyres Plus, aligned our wheels while Ivan considered our offer to join the team for the drive to Novosibirsk. After dinner and a few beverages, Ivan agreed. YEA! He's awesome, and we desperately need him. Welcome aboard, Ivan! (N.O.) | ||
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