I have learned a few things while traveling in Russia that I will share with you.
1. Lane changes are absolutely crazy!!!!!
2. Pedestrians do not have the right of way!!!!! It is dangerous to walk the streets!!!!
3. Do not buy bottled water from your hotel unless you are good with paying five dollars a bottle for a tiny bottle. (maybe 4 swigs!) Our beer was only four dollars and it was a huge glass. Go figure!
4. Tylenol PM and one Russian beer makes for a great nights sleep. (Thanks Theresa for the tip)
5. Snag the barf bags from your airplane because they might come in handy. If your adopted child doesn't need them, you may yourself. Moscow traffic is something else, plus they have no exhaust regulations and the air is horrible!
6. If you plan on being served while standing in line, stand next to the person not behind them or you will not be helped (or in my case, people may just continue to go infront of you).
7. Flea markets are great and the fruit looks amazing. We plan to try it soon!!!!
8. Your websites can come up in Russian!!!!!! (this one does anyway, so I can't run spell checker, sorry!) It's a good thing the buttons are all colored.
Tomorrow will be a busy day of sightseeing, so I am sure I will have more advice soon.
Happy Birthday Jillzy!!!!!!!!! And Diana, Happy Late Birthday! :)
6 comments:
Try some Borscht and Pelmini in as many places as possible... many great ones to be tried. So glad the Tylenol PM and brewskis worked. I bet you are walking all over Moscow... oooh those tired legs. I remember those feelings well. Theresa
Hallie is so Excited! You will have to give us a call if you can. Good Luck and we pray for only good things!!
Love Joni,Hallie Jo, Josie & Justin.
I am so excited to meet Nadya and Alex cant stop talking about her. Carter's not too sure of the whole idea yet but it will probably be much easier for him once he meets her face to face. (he's such a lover) The kids are doing GREAT but they sure miss their mommy. Good luck! Aaron & Misty
I am sooo excited for you two. I know that you miss the kids or that you will but it is all worth it in the end. Hope that all goes well. Sending lots of love for home and hurry home with Nadya. Love Heather, Matt and the kids.
Hey we are getting pretty anxious to meet our new granddaughter,so we hope everything goes well.Tell Nadya Hi for us,Okay?Carter wanted to have me tell you mommy needs to come down out of the clouds,she has been up there long enough.Funny,HUH?And Alex is missing you both too.See Ya soon Love Dad & Mom P.S. Take lot's of pictures Okay?
Johnsons,
This is very cool following your trip. I had to comment. Good Luck on the rest of your journey.
Doug how is your knee doing?
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