Day 2

Hii,
The first proper day in Russia has been a long day, as expected. Beginning with thankfully, a lay in till 7:45 and relaxed breakfast, with consisted of trying to work out what food is which; we set off for the coach tour of russia.

We once again visited the red square and the gum department store, which were still amazing in day light. As well as going into lenin's mausoleum, where a very waxlike yet preserved Lenin was displayed, it was extremely eerie.

After then visiting the bridge of padlock trees, and the sculptures representing the vices of humans, we then drove to the island in Moscow and had free time for lunch, which was sooo cheap.

After our lunch, we visited a convent, and cemetery where famous Russians were buried including, chekhov and stalins wife. Many of the gravestones were extremely impressive but the temperature dropped and all of us were desperately trying to keep warm, it wasn't very successful.

The tour ended and we graciously hopped onto the warm coach with much happiness and drove to the circus.

We arrived at the new circus for our 5:00 show with much anticipation and were not dissappointed. The acrobats and gymnasts were amazing, and the show featured dyed neon green dogs, 10 cheetahs, 1 massive black bear, and at least 7 horses; which proved interesting to watch...

We headed back to our hotel, via a " photo opportunity" stop off, which just descended into chaos, with everyone sliding down the icy slopes and trying to get back up, and failing. After getting extremely bruised and wet, we went back to our hotel and had our buffet dinner.

Much to our dismay, we went out after dinner for a walk in the Park of Economic Achievement. Which essentially turned into a massive snowball fight, leaving no winners, and no one escaped the wrath of the snow, including all teachers.

We trudged back to the hotel, and went to bed. Day 2 has been a incredible first day in Russia, having done so much and it already feeling like a week has passed. Shoutout to Esther, who unfortunately may not have had the greatest day, as she ended up being pooed on by a bird, and sadly ruining her decorative leggings.

See you tomorrow!
Daisy :)