So today we were out for a long time. We decided we were going to go find Arbat Street. So we hopped on the Metro and went to the correct stop. Once we got off I even saw a sign that said Arbat Street straight ahead 100M. Guess what, we missed it. We just kept walking, and walking, and walking. Finally we turned around, and went back towards the metro. We saw a map, but it was backwards, so I finally went into a hotel and asked, the people laughed and said right around the corner. We were literally standing right by Arbat Street and had walked right by it. I was looking for a street with vendors, etc. It is actually a street with mainly stores. We went looking and found some beautiful Father Christmas wooden dolls, but we didn't purchase any. Everything there was quite a bit more than the flea market that we went to yesterday. So I think next weekend we will go back there and buy the rest of our presents that we need. Funny thing though, is that Camden got two things for free. They just love him here and he got two more presents in two of the stores we went in. We are going to be set for gifts, just need to take him a few more places! :-)
Afterwards we went to Red Square. There are some elections going on right now and there is a major police presence through out Red Square. We couldn't even get to some of the vendors because they had them barricaded off because of heavy protesting going on. Hopefully it ends soon, so we can go look at the vendors there also. But we went through Gum mall, which is decorated beautifully for Christmas, saw the Kremlin, and of course St. Basil's Cathedral. It is very majestic.
Inside Gum Mall
The Beautiful St. Basil's Cathedral
Us outside St. Basil's
You were busy today!!! Even though it is cold this time of year, the decorations make it worth it! Gum is so pretty. When we were there in December, the temp was 11 below!!! Doesn't look that cold for you, but quite chilly. Some shops on Arbat will bargain with you, in case you go back. I can't wait for your 10 days to be up so we can see your girl!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou guys are so brave navigating around without help. I don't know if I would have tried. We had a guide with us in Moscow when we went sightseeing. Brings back great memories! St. Basil's is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures! Sounds like you've had quite an adventure already. Hope Camden is enjoying the sights. I bet he can't wait to see his little sister again. The temperature dropped here today...not as cold as Moscow, but maybe snow later this week. We'll see!
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