Just an hour from Irkutsk and a $3.50 van ride, lies beautiful Lake Baikal. This is Russian cottage country and very popular this time of year. Despite the fact that the water never gets about 10 to 12 degrees, it still offers all that a sea-side or lake-side resort town has to offer. That includes a variety of boat excursions ( we took a one-hour cruise up the shore and back), picnicing and hiking and of course lying in the sun. Lots to eat and drink available as well as endless souveniers.
The popular delicacy is smoked fish. I had mine with local beer, the only way to do it and it was quite unique. A bit strong but good. It is a lovely town called Listvyanka which has many lovely old dachas with interesting windows.
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