I haven't written in a long time, and now I'm pretty overwhelmed by all that there is to write about!
Two weeks ago, my mom and sister came to visit my dad and I in Russia! Hanging out with my whole family was awesome! We went to lots of restaurants together, saw a ballet on ice, and went to palaces and museums. My host mom even invited everyone over for dinner at my house, and it felt so awesome for my American mom to meet my Russian mom. It was so sad when they left that evening, I had been having such an amazing time with them.
Before I even realized they were gone, though, I was hopping on a train to Moscow for a long weekend of excursions and late nights hanging out with friends from the program. We all spent a lot of time comparing the two cities, and seemed to all decide that Petersburg was a lot prettier and the subway was easier to understand! Moscow was very overwhelming, but I enjoyed wandering the streets with my friend Chris and eating lots of Asian food (why is it so popular?!?) with Rachel and Evan. Seeing the Red Square for the first time really made me feel like I was having the full Russia experience!
On that Sunday, Rachel, Evan, and I went to the airport to board a plane to Prague, Czech Republic for our spring break. Our hostel is really lovely, and the city is more beautiful than the pictures I've been looking at for months. We're in our third day now, and we've already seen so much! When I get back to Russia, I have lots of pictures to post!
It was beyond incredible to see you, and for all of us to meet in Russia. Sitting in Douglas pub with my family, eating russian food (or sushi in your case:) with live music in the background was heaven. I was very happy to meet your Russian mom, and to see how awesome you navigate your life in St. Petersburg.
ReplyDeleteBTW, Moscow subway system is not more difficult to understand than St. Petersburg one, it's just bigger and more modern. But it works so well with the layout of the city. Hey, I know from experience!
Lots of love!
Mom
<3 <3 <3
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