RussiaMoscow OblastVoskresenkiSheremetyevo International Airport55°58’6” N 37°24’30” E
August 12, 2019 in Russia ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Super early start, more down to neuroses - a 5.45 alarm meant clock watching from 4. First leg was the metro to Belorusksya Station, ideally making the 7am train to the airport. Wanted to leave a bitRead more
RussiaMoscowZamoskvorech’ye55°44’6” N 37°37’48” E
August 11, 2019 in Russia ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Previously (on 24... No) during the downpour day, indoor options had been investigated, largely with little success. The 1 intriguing option happened to be just round the corner - a top secret bunkerRead more
RussiaMoscowLuzhniki55°42’24” N 37°33’0” E
August 11, 2019 in Russia ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Once the Kremlin had been explored we headed upto the Sparrow Hills. Passed up the opportunity to eat - too crowded & expensive and surely there'd be options at the observation deck or even at theRead more
RussiaMoscowIvan the Great Bell Tower55°45’6” N 37°37’6” E
RussiaMoscowSaint Basil's Cathedral55°45’6” N 37°37’24” E
August 10, 2019 in Russia ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
When the rain comes we run & hide our heads or so the lyrical genius of John Lennon goes. Peaked out the window a little hungover & barely even contemplated going out to have to hide my head. It wasRead more
RussiaMoscowZamoskvorech’yeVodootvodnyy Kanal55°44’6” N 37°35’12” E
August 9, 2019 in Russia ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
By now, following a day of space museums, Liz was feeling a little worse for wear. The thought of more out & about - let alone to the pub to watch Liverpool didn't agree. So a solo excursion - take inRead more
RussiaMoscowOstankinskiyLikhoborka55°50’6” N 37°37’24” E
August 9, 2019 in Russia ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
A wet and dreary morning revealed a more realistic climate for a city on a similar latitude to the dreary city of Manchester. Such weather required an indoor plan. Perfect for the Museum ofRead more
RussiaMoscowZamoskvorech’yeVodootvodnyy Kanal55°43’60” N 37°36’0” E
August 8, 2019 in Russia ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Found a park to eat our sarnies & try & recover. Decided to head to the famous Gorky Park - a stretch of the Moskva River where there isn't a busy road. Admittedly there was the suggestion of a themeRead more
RussiaMoscow55°46’36” N 37°36’48” E
August 8, 2019 in Russia ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Having a little house keeping to do, it felt rash committing to doing too much so a day of bits & pieces was agreed upon. The first of which was having a look inside St Basil's Cathedral. Topped upRead more
RussiaMoscowCentral55°44’54” N 37°37’12” E
August 7, 2019 in Russia ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Once rested, hunger needed dealing with - a couple of biccies for lunch does not cut it. Decided to head towards Red Square stopping at a supermarket on the way. Handily enough - picnic sorted, weRead more
