September 29, 2008
by Stuart
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We just spent four days in Kazan – which was about three to many. You can easily see the main sights in one day but since we needed to relax somewhere for a bit – and wait for space on … Continue reading
September 28, 2008
by Stuart
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We finally had a chance to add photos to some previous posts, so check ’em out. Sorry it took so long. And thank you so much for all the comments – they make us feel like our friends haven’t forgot … Continue reading
September 28, 2008
by Stuart
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Our first stop on the Trans-Mongolia was Nizhny Novgorod. It was a six hour train ride from Moscow and one of the few Golden Ring cities accessible by the Trans-Mongolian. Our hotel was right above a casino. We loved it. … Continue reading
September 27, 2008
by Stuart
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St. Petersburg and Moscow have more outdoor advertising than anywhere in the States. The buildings and the Metro are covered with ads. Along some sidewalks there are smaller rotating billboards – one intersection in Moscow had at least 12. When … Continue reading
September 27, 2008
by Stuart
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Our last few days before in Moscow were a mad dash to see a few more things before we left. Advice to possible Moscow-goers: there is lots to see here. The books and other travelers said the opposite, but I … Continue reading