Monday 4 April 2011

Russia

After a slightly scary border crossing (goodbye ease and convenience of the EU!), we made it safely to St Petersburg. Thanks to the very kind Nadya and her darling daughter Kate, we had a brief but comprehensive guided tour from the comfort of a car, to help us get our bearings.


Canal in Saint Petersburg
Mosque in Saint Petersburg


Winter seems to be following us but even with the cold and snow we enjoyed taking in the scale and grandeur of the place and the sun did come out a couple of times.


Winter Palace Saint Petersburg
The Hermitage Saint Petersburg


Then it was on to Moscow, where it was still freezing but at least not snowing. We had a great time sliding along the icy promenade and walking around the Red Square and the Kremlin.


A Promenade Moscow
Saint Basil's Cathedral Moscow
Kremlin Cannon Moscow
A Truck on the wrong side of the tracks in Moscow

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