Travelog for: Nymeria

Hello, mom!
Yesterday we had a pretty big journey. We visited Theatre Square (Russian: Театральная площадь, Teatralnaya ploshchad), The Bolshoi Theatre (Great Theatre) and Red Square (Russian: Красная площадь, Krasnaya Ploshchad)!

First we went down into the metro. Look what a great station!


And here we are at the Theater Square!


This is the famous Bolshoi Theatre. It has been restored recently.




And this is beautiful building of the administration of the theater.


This is building of a General store. It was constructed in pseudo-Gothic style.


And this is the Metropol Hotel. It was built almost a hundred years ago in the Art Nouveau style. It is a pity that yesterday was cloudy and some parts of the building are not as noticeable.




And then we went to the Red Square! But I'll tell you about that in the next part of the story. 
See you later, mom!

Hi, Mom! It's me again! 
Let me tell you, how we walked around the Red Square!
Red Square is called so not because it is red. In Russian, the word "crasny" (red) has one more meaning - "beautiful, wonderful". But there are also many buildings built of red bricks.

It is a museum dedicated to the War of 1812 against Napoleon. This is a very spectacular building. It seems that it shines!


And this is the Historical Museum. Military leader Zhukov`s statue stands in front of the museum. See how many people? Many tourists visit Moscow. And I'm also here 


The famous Spasskaya tower is visible at the edge. The festival of military orchestras will take place at Moscow's Red Square, so we can not get close to that side because of the fencing.


Alexandrovsky Garden is located close to the Kremlin.


Behind us you can see the historic building of Moscow Manege.


Spasskaya Tower of the Kremlin seen well from here. It was built in 1491 by an Italian architect Pietro Antonio Solari. Moscow Kremlin has 20 towers.


And this is Pashkov House. The Pashkov House is the famous Neoclassical mansion that stands on a hill near the Moscow Kremlin.
Now this building belongs to the Russian State Library.


This huge tower called The Vodovzvodnaya (can be translated as "to raise the water") Tower.  It was built in 1488 by an Italian architect Antonio Gislardi.




We bypassed the Kremlin!


In this photo are you can see the Konstantino-Eleninskaya Tower, Spasskaya Tower and The Saint Basil's Cathedral (or The Cathedral of the Protection of Most Holy Theotokos on the Moat). Church was built from 1555–61 on orders from Ivan the Terrible and commemorates the capture of Kazan and Astrakhan.


We took a couple of panoramic photos from Moscow River bridge. Cathedrals of the Moscow Kremlin are seen from here.




It was a very, very long but interesting walk. Hopefully I'll get lucky and I will come here again.
On the way back I met a big sister!


Then we had dinner in a Japanese cafe. Here they cook rice and udon. Yummmm!


And then, finally, we are back at the subway in the late evening. I like escalators and lights!


Ufff... I just fall off my feet...  But I want more!
I should see the most beautiful park in Moscow. So - see you soon, mom!

Hi, Mom! 
Yesterday we visited a wonderful Russian State Library for Young Adults. This is a very interesting place. There are not only books but also many other exciting things.









Lot of books!


A lot of comics and manga!




A lot of literature in foreign languages.


Ideal for reading and relaxing.






Lots and lots of stuff!








And a lovely old car! Can you imagine? Old car right in the library!


And this is lovely place is Collection of rare books.








Wow, I had a good time here!
See you soon!

Hey, Mom!
Despite the bad weather, we were able to visit Gorky Central Park of Culture and Leisure (Russian: "Центральный парк культуры и отдыха (ЦПКиО имени Горького"). This is a very, very large park!

The park is located on the other bank of the Moscow River.




We need only to pass steel Krymsky Bridge (or Crimean Bridge (Russian: Крымский мост. It`s looks very impressive!


There are buildings of architecture of the Stalin period. They are very large and beautiful.


Almost all of the monuments of the Stalin period are large and beautiful
And here we are at the main front entrance to the park!




It means "I love Moscow". These hearts are installed in parks, recreation areas and important streets. I think it's nice idea.




We find here the observatory! These balls represent the constellations.




The park has wonderful plants, flowers and fountains.










And even you can meet and feed the ducks!


And this is rebuilt fountain and rose garden. For a long time the fountain was a ruin. Roses are still very small, but they will grow up to be excellent!


So we come to bridge and went along the river. Clouds are gathering...


Crimean Bridge and Cathedral of Christ the Savior are visible on the horizon.


Neskuchny garden is located behind the bridge. I'll tell you about it later. 
See you!

Hello, mom!
I almost forgot to tell you about Neskuchny Garden. 
Neskuchny Garden is the oldest park in Moscow. Actually this park is more like a forest.

This is Summer (Тea) house of Count Orlov-Chesmensky, built in 1804-06. It looks very interesting and classically.


This is a Soviet statue of swimmer. The sport was very respected in the Soviet Union.


Forest, forest! Real forest 



I would not like to get lost here...

The weather was quite bad these days. But soon I waiting for a new stroll!
Love you!

The new point on my map! This time I saw the Russian Academy of Sciences.
The construction of this new building of the Presidium of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS) was conducted from late 1960s to early 1990s.

Hello Mom!

Today I arrived in Germany!




The other TV's HelgaHH, rosemarie and -Scoop-  give me a warm welcome!


I'm very tired after the long journey and I need fresh air
So I take a break on the balcony.



See you soon!
Nymeria

Hello Mom!

Sammy the family-cat is still gone...
We search him again but we don't find him...

And hostmom is sick, so we spend a lot of time at home.

If the weather is fine tomorrow, we make a little trip.

Today arrived an envelope for us.




Look! It's Jules! She's so sweet! She is very excited because it's her first travel! We gave her a warm welcome!



See you soon!
Nymeria

Today the weather wasn't good so we helped hostdad in the kitchen: Irish-Cream-Cake and Pizza!

First we made the dough for the pizza.




The tomato sauce is simmering.


The dough grows!


Roll out the dough. HelgaHH helps me!


Topping.


Done! We made 2 varieties of Pizza.


Yummie!


For dessert we bake a cake.


We helped all together!






Ready for the oven now.




Done!


It smells delicious!


Yummie!


It was a wonderful day!

Bye,
Nymeria

Today was a sad day becauce I had to say goodbye to rosemarie and HelgaHH.

We gave them a big group hug! I wish both a good journey!

Hello mom!

Today I was in the theater in Schweinfurt.

It was a stage play called "Rot" (Red).
It's about the artist Mark Rothko (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Rothko).
It's a play with only two men and the principal actor is a famous actor in Germany.







We go to the left door inside.


It begins soon. The actor is on the stage yet. Pssst!



It was a great evening!

Kiss,
Nymeria

Hello mom!

Today arrived an envelope for us...




Look! It's MiniMoo! She's a caribbean cow from Trinidad and Tobago!
She is sweet but so tiny…
I borrow hostdads glases. Haha!


We gave her a warm welcome!


Bye,
Nymeria

Today we go out for breakfast!

There was eggs, bacon, salmon, bread rolls,  vegetables, cheese, fruits, tea, orange juice…

Because the weather is fine we made a little tour through the vineyards near Volkach.

The river is called "Main" and this is the "Mainschleife" (the river is here very winding).


I see this historical grape press.


The view is very lovely!




It was a great day!

Kiss,
Nymeria

Hi!

Today arrived a little package for us.




Look! It's Berta! Even a cow! Become we a cowshed  ?
She is very sad because her mom wan't her and her last host has no time for her…
I don't understand that… She's so nice!


Bye,
Nymeria