Hey everyone! Sorry I haven't written for awhile, I'm busy writing papers and finishing up the semester. I am trying to finish all the things I would like to do, but running out of time. I actually think I will be sad to leave, and I wish I could stay.
Last weekend, I went to the Tartar city of Kazan. It was amazing, much better than Vladimir and Suzdel, and even better than Petersburg (I think). We went to the Kremlin, and down this street that's kind of like Старый Арбат in Moscow (a pedestrian street), but more lively in my opinion. There were evven musicians out playing when it was -10 degrees! It was cold there, but lots of snow! I loved it! The volga river was beautiful, and Tartar food is soooo good! We were only there for a day. I think it would have been better if during the summer we had had an excursion there with just one overnight stay, instead of Vladimir and Suzdel (that trip was kind of boring). We took and overnight train Saturday night, and came back Sunday/Monday morning just in time for classes. Unfortunately no pictures, I forgot my camera! I asked my friends to email me theirs, though, so I should have some to post soon. Meanwhile, here are some more pictures from around Moscow