Big Trips Big Changes

I'm getting nervous about keeping a child safe in Moscow! Its the NYC of Russia. Never been to NYC or Moscow before.   Exciting, scary!

Yes, many things are just common sense, but so much will be new for all of us.  Tired people don't always make the best descisions.   Just getting food will present logistical difficulties in a strange city.  I know russian food words at least...We will be getting to know each other in hotel rooms in 2 different cities, then survive a gauntlet of airports and long plane trips.   We bought lots of good snacks to dole out.

We will take more pictures during trip #3.  Its a fairly long trip, 12 days.  All of that wonderful huge Russian country is Elena's heritage.  Some things are already a part of her like the memories of favorite people, favorite foods, the sound of the language.  She will like to see pictures of everyday activities:  like markets, trains, parks, buildings etc...as well as a photo of her at Red Square(I hope).  She will always remember living in a place that overlooked a large, beautiful river. 

Lots of work/fun when we get home. I bought her a bathing suit at the thrift store--maybe we can use it once or twice before it gets cold.  I am working on making Russian style soups and salads.  They are really good.

T