Everything has been ticked off.Houston, we have lift off.Inch of Snow Brings London to a StandstillRiga For A DayWe made it to RussiaRussiaAndy V, we thought you might like this!University: Learning Amidst HistoryWedding AnniversarySunday stroll in the sunZa Zdorovie! (Cheers!)Today's explorationsCathedral CentralThe week continued...by JodiBIG Weekend!Russian experiencesLast week in St Pete's(Mis)AdventuresMoscow - Some fun answers to prayerOrphanage visitKremlin+15C!Warning: Rambling AheadSpecial Birthday CelebrationsEaster partyAn afternoon in town.VNDKhOur last visit at the babies home10 girls and snow come to stayAuschwitzWieliczka, PolandZakopane, PolandLwowek Slaski, PolandPrague in SpringFour countries in one day.4 countries cont.Ancient Sea-side CityThe View From the Ferry Split - DubrovnikNothing to do by the seasideRainRome was seen in a dayThe 300km homestretch!Leon, SpainDay OneBloody Hard Work!Up the MountainSnow!Cacabelos Albergue is the best one we have seen yetBrazilian AlberguePerserverence has its rewardsFantastic Lonely ForestsLoooong DayWalking With WalterWet DayPerserverence pays againThe Final Stage
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We watched the changing of the guard. Watched as an old woman tried to get the attention of the guard to get permission to put flowers on the Eternal Flame memorial. She placed one step too far and the guard hit the end of his rifle hard on the ground. Another guard came over to guide her back past the line. She was apparently asked to wait till the guard changed and then was gently ushered over to the memorial to lay her flowers.
Didn't see Lenin (or any one disguised as him) as he was asleep for the afternoon and only comes out in the morning. Did see the bust of Stalin guarding over his grave which I found disturbing.
Today we went to the Babies' home, for children up to 4. Took a group out for a walk. I played with Ada, a 12 month old little girl from Chechnya who giggled everytime she was kissed or cuddled. One little boy announced that his mum was visiting today. She arrived as we watched them play in a pile of left over snow. Apparently about 3/4 of these kids have living parents. 100 children live in the orphanage about an hour's bus ride from Moscow. Those we saw either run and hugged anything that moved (we were swarmed by cuddles) or took so long to make eye contact or interact. It was so heart breaking. The director explained that the children are well cared for here, but the workers don't have anytime to give individual love and attention. "Please come back anytime, thank you so much," she said. Any one want to come over and cuddle some kids? Tim and I checked out the local real estate and dreamed of living next door, visiting daily, building a good rapport with the staff...
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hugs are like food
Written by jesse lpg 60 months ago
I'm realy glad to hear you are doin well and getting involved! i I would gladly come round and help out with the hugs, i have plenty to give. I think hugs are just like food, there is plenty to go around but not everyone gets a fair share. Thanks a mill for doing your blog so consitently it has been a pleasure to read.
Rushing by!
Written by Nathan&Ellie 60 months ago
Hey Guys, I've just had a chance to catch up on your blog. It's great reading! I hope everything works out for you in Moskow (watch out for those darn Police in the subway)! Nathan and I are enjoying ourselves in Tubingen and looking forward to your visit - the chocolate and Beer are waiting for you if you're up to it! Much love, Ellie