We took an overnight train last night to Novgorod, a small, ancient city north of Moscow. The train was really fun for Nadia -- like a pajama party with college students. She has made friends with everyone and now takes the hand of the nearest student and just starts chatting. Today in Novgorod we visited an open air museum of medieval - 19th c. architecture, then had a traditional Russian banquet, followed by a sleigh ride in the snow! Nadia's favorite part, especially when one of the students pointed out that we were experiencing a "one-horse open sleigh", complete with jingle bells.
Our hotel is an old, crumbling Soviet structure. I'm pretty sure I stayed in an exact replica in the 90's in Tallinn or Vilnius... Nonetheless, there are fish (and 80s pop music) in the lobby and they give us breakfast (also old-school: kasha with butter, bread, Russian cheese, tea).
Tomorrow we are off to Petersburg! My mobile phone for Pete is activated, so that's the best way to reach us for now.
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Hi Anna and Nadia, The train trip must have been fabulous! And what could ever top a one horse open sleigh, with jingle bells AND college students! I'm so happy that you are having so much fun! Love you lots, Gaga
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