Gum from the inside. It actually isn't that unusual, having seen similarly impressive supermarkets!


The Kremlin from across the Moscow river

The view from the Sparrow Hills across to the stadium (wherein England recently disgraced themselves - I was in Berlin at the time).


The bus tour I would say was not an essential element, and especialy not this time of year. I felt tired today and lacked the gumption for anything too extravagant (needing my initiative for tomorrow) so I found myself doing this. The traffic is not conducive and the short days are a limiting factor. It is good and the guide is knowledgeable, but there are other ways to see much of this.

One quick note about Russian women - nothing seedy I promise. There is something about the fur, the boots and the cold that seems to enhance the sensuality. Although as one acquaintance put it, it could just be the tight trousers. Yes, I suppose so.