Things have not exactly as I planned in the last couple of days to say the least.
The train was not a problem, bar the issues I had getting into the top bunk! A very helpful Russian guy who wanted to practice his English translated for me.
The problems began when I arrived in Nizhny Novgorod... Of the cheap hotels listed in my two guides, one was closed down, the other full. I then tried all the expensive hotels they were also full!! All of this was while lugging my 20kg pack with me. I was tired and stressed out to say the least!!!
This is when the generosity of the Russian people stood out. The receptionist at hostel that was also a student halls phoned around different hotels until she found one for me. All without speaking any English. So I ended up in a hotel room, which was more than I intended to spend but hey, it's better than sleeping in the station and my faith in human nature (particularly that of the Russian people) is restored!!!
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