Yes Tom I have been to about the same number, though I lost count a while back............but Lisa reminds me, as she like a lot of Russians are apt to be competitive about the numbers By the way Tom I discovered your journal yesterday and am enjoying reading about some of your adventures http://duckholiday.com/
Thanks...the blog has stalled a little since the flooding fiasco, but Duck Holiday is a resilient type and should be back broadcasting soon.
I passed it onto Chrissy Page who read and enjoyed your Eastern European section, particularly the part on Hungary because she is Hungarian and lived there for a while with her Hungarian husband.
As the old saying goes, you wait ages for a bus and then two come along at once, here is a tram variation, in the road where Lisa lives, it often happens when a tram breaks down or there is an accident with a car.
Having been to more museums in Russia than I can count, Lisa and I went to an unusual one just up the road from her flat, its called Museum Eros a museum concerning the history of eroticism. The website is here. Its in an restored old palace and is very large with several rooms and a 3D cinema. It was an odd experience really, as there were a couple of elderly babushkas in the ticket office who were unexpectedly very enthusiastic about all the exhibits, they introduced us to a young female guide who took us round the exhibits explaining how all the gadgets and sex aids worked, it was of course all in Russian so Lisa translated for me. An interesting but somehow bizarre experience and so unexpected in Russia of all places where sex is rarely discussed. For fear of offending I wont post my photos of the more explicit displays, just a few acceptable ones to give you an idea of the place.There are some more pictures on the website.Please note you have to be over 18 to enter it.
Oh I thought I had seen a thread somewhere for Russia. I'm so glad you brought it to the forefront again so I can view it in it's entirety.
Very INTERESTING, Terry! Is there an age limitation to go in there? Do you have to be older than 18? Not somewhere I would go with my grandsons or my kids but it is a museum I would enjoy visiting.
I am sure I could knock one up in my shed Lara, ask your friend what size and colour feathers she would like
It's 18 to enter the website so I guess yes, though being Russia a few roubles would get you anywhere But then again you are over 18 aren't you so they would let you in.
@Terry Page, that's one unique museum you got into. When I hear of museum, what my mind project are artifacts that are related to archeology or history that was taught in school. With that sex museum, I'm sure many would enjoy going there. One time we chanced upon a so called sex shop where they sell kinky toys and other items used to gain more sexual pleasure. I noticed that most of the passersby in the store would linger to look at the glass display but seemed to be shy of getting inside the shop. No, we did not buy anything but we had fun in checking out their items. Sorry, camera is not allowed so no photos.
Our Day Trip on the Route 16 Tram The No 16 tram runs past Lisa's flat so we can catch it a few yards up the road, it weaves from the city centre out to the suburbs and terminates by Ekateringofsky Park It takes about 45 minutes to get there and is a pleasant journey. The park has an interesting history and is relaxing to walk around. We go there several times each summer, but this is the first November trip. It was quite beautiful with a hoare frost and snow on the ground. The Tram From the window the Train Station on the line that would take you to Crimea An early Christmas Tree The Terminus Our Tram returning to the city A babushka with her grandchild feeding the ducks at the entrance The Gardens
That park with it's restaurant is beautiful and your photos do it proud. So much fun for us to see here on the other side of the world.
Great pictures, @Terry Page, thanks so much for sharing!! I'm glad I clicked through before I left to do chores .
Great photos again, @Terry Page. The interior shots seem to mesmerize me as if I was there inside those photos. Those snowy photos reminded me of our Beijing trip last January when our bones were frozen by the zero degree temperature - we live in a tropical country so you can imagine how we took that frigid cold especially when the wind blows. The Terminus looked like a circle that we call rotunda and probably the end of the bus line (terminal). Just speculating on the pics, nothing serious.