The first time I saw St. Basil's church in Moscow's Red Square, I was stunned. I actually first saw it as we drove through Moscow and I looked to my left and spied the domes inbetween two buildings.
Detail on one side of St. Basil's church.
Saturday, August 07, 2010
Days of travel
Once upon a time I was a travel writer. I was tailor-made for it because I'd been travelling all my life and knew a thing or two. One country I never dreamed I would ever visit was Russia. But then walls came tumbling down and doors opened and invitations were issued. It was a strange and amazing visit, a visit to another world, some of it, unbelievably familiar, as in déjà vu. From Moscow, we took the overnight train to St. Petersburg, and it was like entering a story by Chekhov....
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Fabulous picture!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely unreal. The story and the picture. I remember those tumbling walls! xo, Suz
ReplyDeleteWow, this is amazing; What a great job, it must of been! I am sure you have a lot of interesting stories! Sounds like a dream job~
ReplyDeleteI have always thought this must be one of the most beautiful places on earth. I love those buildings and I always have.
ReplyDeleteDebbie
My husband and I were fortunate enough to travel in Russia just a few years ago and I cannot describe what an overwhelming experience it was. I pray the terrible fires are extinguished very soon. Happy memories...
ReplyDeleteYou're so lucky to be so well travelled. I would go to Russia just to buy all their Matryoshka dolls ..ha,ha!
ReplyDeleteSandy
Lucky old you. A place I would love to visit. I think St. Basil's is one of the wonders of the architectural world. It is like an illustration from a fairytale. To see it in real life must be quite stunning.
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed all the artwork in the previous posts too, especially your birdcage. What wonderful pinks, oranges and yellows.
What an amazing sight...it must have taken your breath away!I can't stop staring at all the different shapes and colours!...Thanks for sharing it Colette...it's the closest I am ever likely to get to it!!!
ReplyDeleteAnon...xxx