Tuesday St Petersburg..... The Sea at Last,

Just had our last and fastest train ride (220km /hr) to get us back to the salty tang of the sea. Very refreshing.

The last days in Moscow were an eclectic combination of culture and commerce. We went to the State History Museum and the Gallery of 19th and 20th Century Art to see some great old and modern pictures,  as well as the GUM store (big old ex-communist building like a mammoth Braehead ) and a wander down the Arbat shopping street. It was snowy and cold so we did not bother with a trip to Gorky Park.

So a few photos'

Red Square, disappointingly grey and not very red at all!!!!!

Fiona in the GUM store (full of big brands and Fiona said she needed Paula as I was no help, we only bought chocolates)

John with another bear

Random street art you come across. It must be a famous story so who can tell me about the Russian in a boat with horses? Or is it an opera?

 

 

Still not bought a furry hat....

 

 

Finally, our hotel here is the best yet , with a free glass of wine when we arrived, and 10 pillows on the bed. A new record I think.

 

 

Off to do the sights tomorrow.