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Written by Mario
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Sunday, 04 June 2006 |
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It was warm today - almost 80 degrees - but that didn't make a difference to Jaimie's head cold. We took it easy in the morning, and headed to a lunch restaurant just around the corner from the Sheraton. Makaroni's write up on some random Russian website wasn't so good, so we had very low expectations - more a restaurant out of convenience. Our meal was very good, bruschetta, and two fresh pasta dishes for us. It's funny, certain expectations that have been set for us "westerners". IE, appetizers are meant to come out first, right? And usually meals should be served at one time when there's more than one person dining. But our Russian experience has abolished these expectations. Many of our meals have come out 10-15 minutes apart, and appetizers can come with, or after meals, never before. Strange. At Makaroni's, the appetizer was served with our main courses (pretty much making you wish you didn't order them at all :)), but at least it was delicious, and our meals were served at the same time - making for a "good review" by us :). |
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Last Updated ( Monday, 05 June 2006 )
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Written by Jaimie
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Saturday, 03 June 2006 |
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We took a day off today, as we were both feeling pretty tired from all of the days of city touring. My throat and sinus sickness had gotten worse over the last few days - I think due to the cold air combined with massive amounts of cigarette smoke and car exhaust fumes in the Russian cities. |
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 04 June 2006 )
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Written by Mario
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Friday, 02 June 2006 |
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The Kremlin was our target for today. Via subway, we arrived just north of Red Square. On our way out of the subway station, we caught a glance of the very unimpressive former KGB headquarters building, now home to its successor, the FSB (Federal Security Bureau). Wanting to view the buildings in a different light, we headed into the Red Square, only to find that it was closed. It was already 10:30am, but I guess the square was opening late today? |
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 04 June 2006 )
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