Took the Metro to the Red Square, and they were setting up for a concert. But the trip was to tour the Kremlin. It was very nice to walk around and see this! We only got into one church, but there were a few that were open. Came home after lunch and had a nap.

Took the train down to Moscow today. Good ride, 4.5 hours long, 403 miles.

Had a great time around St. Petersbug today. While we didn’t get into many museums (there are over 300) we did get a real good look at what the city has to offer.

Started a tour of the city today, with the biggest part planned for tomorrow.

Flew up to St. Petersburg today, with a plane change in Moscow. Beautiful day and a great trip.

Were able to get out today! Nice walk around town.

Not much to do today. It rained a bit and we didn’t get out much.

I got a good rest in this morning, and then we took a trip to the mountains!

The city is like walking in a park. We had a student come up to us and ask us all kinds of questions about where we came from, and wanted everyone to know Russia is a nice place to come visit! No bears in the streets and people aren’t cold. We are really enjoying our stay.

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Flew to another city to have a good tour!

Went out for breakfast, but everything was closed. Except for a grocery store, so we bought eggs and stuff to bring back. Lunch w/ a local friend and stayed close to home today. Jet lag isn’t too bad, which is very good!

Our taxi ride from the airport.

The Russian military parade, Red Square, 2012

Flew from Seattle to Moscow—took a couple days and headed to the Red Square. We arrived in Moscow around 11:00 am, took a taxi to the guest house, then for dinner, home for a quick nap, out for supper then to the Red Square. Funny thing is, there were riots there with around 200,000 people there just 2 days ago. Big parade (tanks, etc.?) the next day, but probably won’t make it.