We pay for our stay so far (At 300 roubles per head, this is the cheapest and best stay so far.) We all pile into the Volga again; apparently Tola had prepared an interesting outing for us for today. We head north, leaving Barguzin and eventually stop in front of a Datsaan (Buryatian Buddhist temple). This too, is a hyper-holy place. (more…)

The day before had drained all our remaining strength and although today we had planned to visit the famous Baikal seal colony we are unable to wake up before seven in the morning. We rather go for a walk in town, sort out the budget of the trip and we ask our kind hosts about the local tourist possibilities. (more…)