Another 21 Moments from Moscow

Hello from Moscow again.

Due to an unpredictable work schedule I am stuck for Moscow for a bit longer than expected and got to see a few more Russian delights (and sunshine!). Here's a little photo story of the interesting stuff I've seen so far...

Queuing up to go see the Armoury in the Kremlin - Absolutely fantastic treasure-like display. A must see.

A secret photo of the grand staircase at the Armoury (no photography allowed). This is just the tip of the (golden) iceberg!

Entrance to the Kremlin

Inside the Kremlin walls

The ancient lift at Cafe Pushkin (very posh, but the athmosphere and food are fantastic)

There's never a dull moment in Moscow

Cathedral of Christ the Saviour. Absolutely devine decorations inside. Entrance is free

Statue of Peter the Great who established the Russian Navy

Gorkyy Park

Metro station

Busy people in the metro

Next post will be from UK soil! Happy to be heading home soon!

21 Moments From Moscow

When I headed to the airport last week the chap at the check-in desk chirped happily: "Going to sunny Moscow aren't we?". I managed to twist my lips into a smile, fully knowing that it had been raining in Moscow for the past 10 days and was meant to rain for the next 10...

So of I went to rainy Moscow not knowing what to expect. My first 24 hours in the Russian capital  saw me trod through the rain to the famous Red Square. As usual there were some challenges - like having to walk all the way around the Kremlin and finding my way through the labyrinthine metro stations. But I'm glad to say I managed to get a glimpse of Moscow's famed buildings and to hug a giant Matryoshka!

Alexander's Garden and the walls of the Kremlin

Giant intersection in central Moscow

Walking around the Kremlin

St. Basil's Cathedral

GUM Shopping Centre

GUM celebrating 120 years

Inside the GUM

Red Square

History Museum

The Horse Rider

Fountains at the Garden of the Unknown Soldier

Giant Matryoshkas at a shopping mall