Imperial and Unforgettable RUSSIA

Contrary to my expectations of bitter Russian cold, Moscow greeted us with a warm welcome. Entering the city, we were met by elegantly lit buildings, churches, and monuments, some giving us a preview of distinctive baroque and neoclassical architecture. The sights were even more grandiose as we neared the Red Square, where our hotel was located a short walk from St. Basil’s Cathedral, easily spotted for its wildly colourful onion-shaped domes. Enjoying the imperial comforts of the Four Seasons Moscow, we awoke to a rainy morning where the upside was a breakfast buffet that included blinis with a bright sampling), we were just about to loosen its exterior.