Arrived into Moscow this morning c. 10.00am. The train journey was interesting and turned out to be a sleeper train, so we got to experience the Trans Sib train a little earlier than expected.
We were in a shared cabin with two Russains – a youngish guy and a women in her late 40′s / early 50′s. They were both nice and put us to shame with our ability to speak Russian – when they asked how much Russian we knew – our reply was two words – hi “privyet” and thanks “spasiba”! Anyway the journey turned out ok – Irene (the Russian lady) snored all night and the guy (cant remember his name) drank himself to sleep. Have to say I am so pleased we have booked ourselves on first class for the longer journeys!
Moscow is a lot more European than we expected; the weather is amazing too- sunny and really warm – just what I’ve been waiting for! It certainly doesn’t fit with the stereotypical view I had of Moscow (i.e. freezing cold, fur hats and coats!)
So excited to be sleeping in a proper (double) bed tonight!! Ow with air con – the extremes we are going to!!
Kx
