Glorious 20th Century issue 3: Pavement
Yesterday I read an article on "The World's Most Dangerous Highway" and it featured 5 of the most dangerous highways that you can find in this precious little planet. Number one if I'm not mistaken is a mountain highway in Bolivia or somewhere, which is not surprising really considering how hilly the South American continent can be. The Patagonia for example - huge highland area, breathtaking view, brilliant. The road was not paved and there's a 3000 feet drop by the roadside. Lorries and buses use this highway regularly so imagine the horror of driving a Kancil for instance.
Number two was a highway in Russia which connects Moscow with a small town at the farthest edge of the Russian Federation called Yakutsk. If I'm not mistaken. It was the only highway that connects between this two far separated city, and it was not paved. The road can get awfully muddied and traffic jam could last for weeks. I'll try to re-trace back the website where I read the article and post one or more pictures of the highway. The reason why the traffic jam can take that long is because vehicles get trapped in the mud (I think, judging from the picture posted in the article). But I think that highway is kind of beautiful really. Which then rekindled my long lost affection towards Russia. Back then when I was in secondary school, I really liked Russia a lot. I don't why. There's just something about the small villages and towns outside Moscow, covered in snow, looking beautifully solitary. And then there was the Great Russian Railroad. Which is a part of my plan after graduation - I planned to go to Moscow and then take the days-long train ride from Moscow to Vladivostok. Sounds interesting, exciting, and painfully boring also at the same time.
Now, how much do I have to save for a two weeks or more trip to Russia?
Number two was a highway in Russia which connects Moscow with a small town at the farthest edge of the Russian Federation called Yakutsk. If I'm not mistaken. It was the only highway that connects between this two far separated city, and it was not paved. The road can get awfully muddied and traffic jam could last for weeks. I'll try to re-trace back the website where I read the article and post one or more pictures of the highway. The reason why the traffic jam can take that long is because vehicles get trapped in the mud (I think, judging from the picture posted in the article). But I think that highway is kind of beautiful really. Which then rekindled my long lost affection towards Russia. Back then when I was in secondary school, I really liked Russia a lot. I don't why. There's just something about the small villages and towns outside Moscow, covered in snow, looking beautifully solitary. And then there was the Great Russian Railroad. Which is a part of my plan after graduation - I planned to go to Moscow and then take the days-long train ride from Moscow to Vladivostok. Sounds interesting, exciting, and painfully boring also at the same time.
Now, how much do I have to save for a two weeks or more trip to Russia?
