We made it to Magadan. Only now got internet here in Aldan trying to get an electrical short and some brake pads sorted. Had a look at the OSR but after speaking to some Geologists in a GAZ-71 decided against it. They showed me some pics and as a lone 4x4 I think it would have been silly shame. Still wet up there and it has turned cold! Snow all over the mountains but the road is ok... for now. We were then going to try for Tomtor from the west but the fuel station there had run out of diesel! So we waited a day then got 30L off the guys building the new bridge. Decided we needed to head south to obtain fuel another gutter.
Has anyone else spotted the tin shack on the east of the OSR? Its a great Banya! woodburner inside and old GAZ-71 tracks to warm for steaming (Sauna). would be great for you bike guys. We had a wash then left. Got the waypoint, but keep it clean as the locals do seem to use it. You would however need some wood and a pan to heat water.
The hotel in Aldan remembers you fondly Walter. Pictures on the wall and everything!
We are cracking south after leaving here for shipping from Vlad.
Spotted 2 motos on the pass just east of Ust-Nera, dont know who they were, they didn't want to stop. They were heading for Mag though.
Lena river crossing from Yakutsk cost us 640Rb and the Aldan River was 1000Rb... for the record
That is all for now, some photos to follow when we get WiFi.
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