It all starts with a visa...
In and around Russia
Leaving for Moscow means getting a visa. The invitation has arrived and we got together to complete the required papers. Photos,formularies and passports are ready. The consulate will be visited Monday morning to allow for the required 2 weeks to process the request. We got together over Chinese food to prepare the paperwork...
Route taken and entries by Real Traveler Our Rusky Experience
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Ahhh the visa....
Though most people would consider the visa an insignificant part of the trip, a simple step toward the departure date or even a mere souvenir stick... Continue reading »
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A day to celebrate...
Today marks some milestones. After learning that Meridith and Peter were not going to travel with us, we are happy to report that the first leg of... Continue reading »
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Murphy’s Law
Dear Meridith and Peter,
Trust Air Canada to be late ... After waiting well over 1 hour on the tarmac in Toronto, we had 10 minutes to transf... Continue reading »
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Moscow in May
We had a great day touring the town by foot and by bus, with a few other English speaking tourists. Walked to the Kremlin and Red Square, went in G... Continue reading »
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Saturday @ Red Square
Dear Meridith and Peter,
Red Square on a Saturday is like a shopping mall at 50% sales! So we set out to see the world's most famous mummy: V... Continue reading »
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Queen's Birthday in Moscow
Well, it was not “THE” day to be a Canadian in Russia...As you all know we lost the game last night and today we were all reminded. Bob at the offi... Continue reading »
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Tuesday on the loose…
Had a chance to do some local stuff today. Shopped at Gum; could only afford the lunch at Sparro’s but got a sight of some Chelsea soccer players (It’... Continue reading » -
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Thursday morning in Saint Petersburg
Made it to St-Pete’s by stepping back a century or so. The train was a replica of the last Tsar’s (Nicholas II and Alexandra) era. The experience left... Continue reading » -
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A day at the Hermitage
What a collection it is! The present Hermitage was the winter palace of the Romanovs. It is not only a museum but a ‘’palace museum’’. The doors, f... Continue reading »
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Saturday in Moscow (final foray for this trip)
Made it back from Saint Petersburg on the afternoon express train (5 hours) accompanied by businessmen and families coming to Moscow. It was a chance... Continue reading »
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