Trans-Siberian Express --- Virtual Journey

[Corno Dolce]

Ever wondered about Moscow to Vladivostok by train, well then, here you can travel on it - Virtually:

http://www.google.ru/intl/ru/landing/transsib/en.html

Enjoy...

 

[wljmrbill]

THANKS !!! what a great site.beautiful scenery and music choices// hint guys and gals you can click on different destinations and get another trip.. same with music area too.... I bookmarked it for future viewing too

 

[JHC]

Thanks Comrade I am d/l and can't wait to see it on my TV :grin:

 

[Corno Dolce]

Thanks Comrade I am d/l and can't wait to see it on my TV :grin:

You bet! It went up on the big screen as soon as I found it. Now I await Krummhorn's reaction to it. Its only 146 hours by train to Vladivostok........:grin:

 

[teddy]

Thenks CD. Quite a ste

teddy

 

[JHC]

Comrade CD I d/l the video and have superb visual but alas no audio did you have success?? if so what program are you using for d/l

 

[Corno Dolce]

Dear Comrade Colin,

Using my MacBook Air w/ OsX Lion I just clicked on the link which I posted. I'm not even using Plex or VLC media apps - I wish I could be of more help to you :cheers:

 

[marval]

Thank you for that CD, what an amazing journey all from my chair. I shall be visiting it again.

 

[JHC]

Dear Comrade Colin,

Using my MacBook Air w/ OsX Lion I just clicked on the link which I posted. I'm not even using Plex or VLC media apps - I wish I could be of more help to you :cheers:

Thats OK CD I get sound when watching but loose it on d/l, I may dub a sound track

 

[JHC]

Thought this was interesting the real Russia through the train window also some good sound track from the Red Army Choir

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[Corno Dolce]

And to think that what one sees from the train window is but a minuscule fraction of Russia - It just boggles the mind! I am constantly reminded about one of Fyodor Tyutchev's verses:

"Who would grasp Russia with the mind?
For her no yardstick was created:
Her soul is of a special kind,
By faith alone appreciated."

With this in mind, I perceive that no Western Power, Eastern Power, or Southern Power will ever understand Russia - except through Faith.

 

[JHC]

Comrade one thing that I have learned is that to understand a culture/country you must try to learn the language however the views from the window are very similar to parts of NZ in particular the timber houses. If I were younger I would love to visit Russia.

 

[Corno Dolce]

Kommisar Kolin,

Even if you don't know the language, a trip on the "TransSib" will open your eyes and you'll be a changed man - Just keep your mind open and don't think that everyone is a thief or a crook, even though there might be some scoundrels who will try to spoil your trip, or sell you something you don't need or bad food on the platform next to the train.

 

[teddy]

What a fascinating piece of film Colin. I used to love travelling down to Italy on the train, when I was younger. First the ferry crossing, then the change of train at Paris. The different scenery and architecture as we moved South, and the different people who got on and off the train as we progressed. Slices from the cake of life.

teddy

 

[Corno Dolce]

Teddles,

"Slices from the cake of Life" - Priceless!!!:clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap:

 

[JHC]

The reforms that Beeching made to Brit rail were replicated in NZ a few years ago which of course caused nearly all the small settlements which came into existance due to the railway to now become ghost towns with dilapidated buildings looking like a hollywood film set, but they would make some interesting walk/cycle ways.