Our trip across Russia began at Vladivostok. We flew in and took the train to the city centre. We had a few days to kill as we wait for Our Sorento to clear out of the port.
Founded in 1860, Vladivostok was a Russian military outpost. The name of the city can be interpreted as “Rule of the East”, “Lord of the East” or “Conqueror of the East”. During the Soviet era this city was closed to foreigners and it wasn’t until the 1990s that foreigners were allowed in.
The suburb where we stayed was on a hilly terrain and walking around can be physically demanding. On the third day we stayed at a hotel opposite the Railway Station to be nearer to Vladivostock Port. In the afternoon we put on our walking shoes and headed out to see some of the sights:
