Sketchy
Friday, June 22nd, 2007I’m a little afraid of the police here. I’d say more, but Big Brother is watching.
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Made It
Wednesday, June 20th, 2007After 24 straight hours of being on a plane or waiting in the airport to get an another plane, (and lots of shameless begging at the Lufthansa counter in Chicago), I made it to Moscow. A nice gentleman who splits his time between driving a taxi and working for the Russian mafia (I’m pretty sure he was kidding, Mom) gave myself and 2 other girls stranded at the Moscow airport at midnight a ride to our hostels. I’m staying at the Napoleon hostel, which is apparently where Napolean stayed when he was giving Russia trouble in the early 1800’s.
Coming over the hill to see Red Square before me, illuminated and brilliant in the night, made the awful trip here worth it, though. I’m now starving, dehydrated, and about the meet my friends for some nourishment and a little stroll around the city. Pictures coming soon.
The Plan
Saturday, May 26th, 2007
I had just begun to get used to life back in the States when a friend challenged me to a new adventure: The Trans-Siberian/Mongolian railway. It has always been a travel goal of mine. 5,772 miles. 8 ... [Continue reading this entry]
Amanda