Moscow

St. Basil's Cathedral, Red Square

Red Square with May 9th decorations

So we have had a pretty great time in Moscow (round two for Jimmy and I) and I am finally taking off tomorrow morning for Chisinau, Moldova.

Moscow has been an amazing time. Moscow is a perfect city to visit if you want the true Russian experience. We have noticed many men dressed in suits standing around/sitting in cars and just generally being sketchy. May 9th is Victory Day in Russia and is a very big deal. There have been test runs on several mornings with the air force flying jets and helicopters (some spewing colored tails outlining the Russian flag) flying right overhead, tanks driving down the central street (Tverskeya Promenade), parades, and massive banners lining the streets. The plans for May 9th are truly epic and the day will be a sight to behold.

Today I visited a Russian circus and, although it seemed backwards and slightly barbaric in some ways, it was a great experience. The circus was classic...They had seals, tigers, dogs, contortionists, clowns, and acrobats.

Well, I'm off to bed now but I am going to try and make a post with my first impressions of Moldova.