Summing up our trip in his journal, Shane wrote: "The far eastern regions of Siberia which we traversed were like the last outposts of the Roman Empire -- left to fend for themselves.... The endless spaces were hauntingly beautiful, but the thought of trying to survive in these areas was not pleasant. The changing light as sun rays and rain showers swept over our wings, and the thrill of maneuvering around our partner aircraft were moments that we paid for so dearly. In the end, it is the warmth and concern of individuals who were kind to us and invited us into their homes and lives that will remain with us forever."