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Originally Posted by Tony P
The Kaliningrad border controls are the smoothest RUS border crossings I have had - less than an hour each. And a smile too!
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Quite agree about the northern border post on the Curonian Spit. I was the only vehicle there and both sets of officials were ace. 15 minutes tops.
But it took me two hours to get through the Kaliningrad-Poland border, and to do so I had to queue-jump at *least* 400 cars, driven by Poles and Russians, who were taking up to three *days* to get through.
On a bike, you'll be waved forward with smiles, laughter and cheers. Cars were physically lifted by hand to allow me through.
But I was left with a lasting reminder of how crass and bureaucratic Russia is.
Oh, and as for vegetarian dishes, Rich: I hope you like beetroot and cabbage.
--Mike
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