Butterflies: The first thing that struck me after entering east Siberia was the number of butterflies one sees. I have never seen so many in one place, and as you ride down the road you just see hundreds of them as they cluster together on the side of the road, it’s quite beautiful to see.

Siberia scenery: The other thing that struck me was just how stunning Siberia is I had no preconceived ideas about this area of the world and have been speechless on more than one occasion. Siberia must be one of the most beautiful places in the world.

I’m an alien an illegal alien I’m an Englishwoman in Russia. This is another story for another day probably after I have left Russia, unless I am in jail.