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im am so far behind... still stuck here in hong kong, i will be lucky if im in vlad for beginning of july......
ferry from korea to Russia:
which ferry did you take?
Vladivostok or Zarubino, how was it?
costs?
time table?
broker?
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Penny and I are in Khabarovsk with Doogle.
A little embarrassed by the hospitality we're being shown by locals. Not sure how we deserve it or how we can ever repay it. But incredibly grateful all the same.
May spend the day sightseeing after a long ride yesterday.
Hopefully we'll find out what Bruce and Mike are up to. You guys nearby?
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We took the ferry from Sokcho to Zarubino.
Cost about the same as to Vlad.
Leaves once a week on a Tuesday.
Wendy Choi booked for us and started the customs process.
We did the Russian side ourselves. Took about 4 hours from arrival till we rode away. There were only 9 other passengers on the ferry!
Zarubino is pretty isolated though, so think about where you're going to next.
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Penny and I are currently in Chita. Said goodbye to Doogle a couple of days ago. I think he's probably a day ahead of us now.
Anyone else checking in? Bruce and Mike?
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hi guys im coming the other way from london in kevi heading to kuznetsk hows the weather over there.which way are you going
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hi guys im coming the other way from london in kevi heading to kuznetsk hows the weather over there.which way are you going
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Sometimes the sun shines, sometimes it rains. Right now it is shining, tomorrow it may not. It is weather after all :-)
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Hey all
Patryk and I are in Seoul, waiting to get our bikes and ride across. Being a few days behind you all is helping us - as we can learn and avoid the same issues.
Marshalla told us about the problem with 2 bikes and 1 airway bill. We're using Wendy as well, and should be able to ride cross Korea this week.
Had wanted to go from Sokchu to Zarubino, but couldn't understand the ferry website. Now its in English i see that on Fridays it only goes to Vlad, and not to Zarubino (thats Tuesdays).
So, looks like we have to do Vlad, and the slow clearing process!
Who's Yuri, and how does he help? And can someone PM me his contact details?
And, once in Russia, have you guys been camping at all? And whats the road condition like - smooth pavement, or can i use my knobbly tires at all? 
Thanks
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Hey all
Patryk and I are in Seoul, waiting to get our bikes and ride across. Being a few days behind you all is helping us - as we can learn and avoid the same issues.
Marshalla told us about the problem with 2 bikes and 1 airway bill. We're using Wendy as well, and should be able to ride cross Korea this week.
Had wanted to go from Sokchu to Zarubino, but couldn't understand the ferry website. Now its in English i see that on Fridays it only goes to Vlad, and not to Zarubino (thats Tuesdays).
So, looks like we have to do Vlad, and the slow clearing process!
Who's Yuri, and how does he help? And can someone PM me his contact details?
And, once in Russia, have you guys been camping at all? And whats the road condition like - smooth pavement, or can i use my knobbly tires at all?
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Yuri is the man Contact | Links Ltd , he will sort out all the paper work and running around $150. Worth it. I can see why Zub is favoured.
It is 3 days clearance in Vlad. *Sometimes* it can be done in 2 if all the people are in the right place.
Not camped at all, in Vlad get yourself noticed by the Iron Angels or Folks Russia and they will arrange all sorts for you. Camping is not recommended between Kharborosk and Chita.
Mogocha is a good stop, 11k off the road, take the left fork into the town and an Iron Eagle should spot you.
Roads are a mix, we are on nobblies and as some roadworks can be 20k of sandy stuff (mud when raining) they are a good idea.
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Penny and I are currently in Chita. Said goodbye to Doogle a couple of days ago. I think he's probably a day ahead of us now.
Anyone else checking in? Bruce and Mike?
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<waves>
See above :-)
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Perfect. Thanks. He and I are in touch now.
Also, how many other bikers / tourists are you seeing on the road?
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Zarubino, can you do the customs by yourself? or do you need a broker? if so, who?
and for those who have driven across korea, please would you shed some light.. what did it cost to drive vs. bonded truck?
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Edd - i replied to your PM about the costs to get the bike out of customs and to ride it across South Korea.
Having made some less than optimal decisions myself, I'd recommend riding it, and going to Zarubino, as you can self clear there.
For reference to other readers, here's the cost breakdown:
Service fee (Wendy): $100
Motorcycle Insurance (mandatory, but in theory you could have your own already): $70. Probably also duration dependent
Customs clearance fee: $200 (probably motorcycle dependent)
Carnet bond insurance: $120 (motorcycle value dependent, and I presume you could use an actual carnet to avoid it. or you can leave a large cash deposit, which is 100% returnable. We had so little warning for this, we didn't have the $2k in cash at the time).
Total for me was $490
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Zarubino, can you do the customs by yourself? or do you need a broker? if so, who?
and for those who have driven across korea, please would you shed some light.. what did it cost to drive vs. bonded truck?
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Truck bike $400 (but that was 2 in 1 truck, so $800)
I'd say drive, it looks a beautiful country
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Perfect. Thanks. He and I are in touch now.
Also, how many other bikers / tourists are you seeing on the road?
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About 6 or 7 going West to East. Only 1 has stopped to talk (Nick the Greek). Met Doug, been in touch with Penny/Igor but not met. Louie is 1 step ahead of us.
Also met 1 man walking from Tallinn to Vlad, keep an eye out for him and stop for a chat. He was between Chita and Mogocha.
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"Camping is not recommended between Kharborosk and Chita"
Read that in a prior post. Why is that?
Bears? Bugs? Or bandits?
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