Slumming it in Kazan

A long day. 1am taxi for a 03:40 flight to Moscow and transit to Kazan to arrive at 8:30.
A train to Kazan Central and taxi drivers who had no idea the hotel's location. Hotel Otrada was a dump so back to the Ramada and a bit more than we expected to pay.
5 Russian military police at the hotel entrance.
We soon discover why, the Australian Ambassador to Russia introduced himself to in the foyer.
Looks like wa are in the safest place in town.
A very comfortable and relaxed city the capital of Tartarsan now filling with Australians anf French.
PS Did I mention that there was only one room left in the motel and yes you guessed it.Leer más