It's a long way through the massive forests of larch and pine to Novosibirsk, especially if your travelling companion only grunts as he downs another tumbler of cheap vodka. BNC
Thesiger invited him and his travelling companion to spend the night with his caravan. BNC
He pointed back down the road to where his travelling companion was still approaching, having adopted a method of riding that involved falling out of the saddle every few seconds. BNC