That about sums it up. Did not want to do anything at all today. We have seen all the major sights in Moscow, and we are out of ideas of what to do. We just hung at the apartment all day and only ventured out to go get lunch. We did find a great little bakery shop under the streets that sells wonderful apple turnovers and cinnamon rolls for less than a dollar a piece. When you are in Moscow, to get from one side of the street to the other, you actually walk under the street. These passage ways are lined with the tiniest shops ever. They sell everything from hose to clothing, hats, nesting dolls, everything. The bakery is our saving grace! It is about 4 blocks from our apartment. Tomorrow we are going to try Red Square again since it seems the protests have moved up towards where we are located at now. I wish they would just end though. It is getting annoying. The police presence is massive, I have never seen so many police ever. We have 5 more days until we head back to Kirov. So ready to go and get back home. I miss my car, stores with stuff I can read! I am so glad we got to experience the culture here though! It is priceless.
Denise
A Year of Change
2 years ago
Oh how I remember the feeling of missing home about this same time too. It's a long time to be in a non-English speaking country. Counting the days with you to pick up your little girl! So glad you've been able to experience Moscow though. I wish we had gotten to spend more time there. Shelly
ReplyDeleteMy husband and I were there in August. Not sure where you are staying but here are a few things we went to that are worth the trip- Christ the Savior Cathedral, Contemporary History Museum on Tverskaya St., the Kremlin Armory, and the river boat tour if it is still open.
ReplyDeleteHave you been inside the Kremlin? Have you been to the Tretyakov gallery? If you like world war two history there is a very moving museum and park area in Poklonnaya Gora. If the weather is nice go to one of the many parks like Gorky or the mysterious "abandoned statues" park or Patriarch's Pond. Go see the view on Sparrow Hill from the university and pretend you are Napoleon. There is some great shopping up there as well. The Moscow circus is world famous for a reason - your coordinator will help find you tickets if you would like. I know it must be exhausting to be away from home for so long, but Moscow is a truly great city.
ReplyDeleteBelieve it or not, you'll actually miss it there after you get back home although I know you'll be glad to be back in the USA!!! Enjoy it while it lasts. . .they grow up awfully quick. . .
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