Russia

I had a whole day in Moscow, as I rushed to finish immigration and to get out of the airport to make the most out of my short time, I exchanged what little money I had left but I got caught in a bind as I didn't know how to get to the Red Square, where most of the tourist spots were. Luckily there was a girl named Kamille, we were about the same age and she knew English. We were heading in the same direction, I got on the bus but didn't actually pay for it as I didn't even know how. She laughed and said it was fine, she helped me buy some train tickets as well. I was able to arrive without problems and explore the area at leisure. The red facade of the Historical State Museum was something I've never seen before. Saint Basil's Cathedral was also very resplendent. I bode my time, exploring the area but I was also getting hungry. I went inside GUM, it was intereting to see a place that we actualy studied in school. I went to the top floor and ordered the cheapest thing I could find, some hotdog, unfortunately I couldn't try any Russian food. Surprisingly there were a lot of Chinese tourists, probably because they are neighbors and have good political affiliation. The lines for Lenin's mausoleum were insane and I am glad I skipped that part. I was able to see the show for the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the surrounding park was also really beautiful.

I fell in line for a long time to buy a ticket to the Kremlin grounds. I was able to find the right entrance after several mishaps, all the while carrying my heavy backpack. The Kremlin had less people thankfully, I was able to stroll leisurely around the area. The gold-tipped roof of the various churches were very eye-catching, the interior just as amazing. I lazed about on one of the benches, shaded by a tree. Wondering to myself, how in the world did I end up in Russia from Greece & Egypt. It really made me happy. As the sun began to set, I went back to the train station and set off for the airport. It was quite an eventful day.

PS: Kamille is now married to a Korean. She is also a mother to a baby boy and they are living happily in South Korea.Read more