One of the benefits of teaching at international schools is the opportunity to travel for school-related events. For example, in November Cisco and I each had a trip to Moscow. I went for the end of season volleyball tournament with these kids...
and Cisco went for a HOSIC conference ( a student-led organization focusing on student-related issues) with these kids...
Becuase of the package nature of the host school itinerary, we got very similar trips. There were subtle differences, however, despite the fact that they took place 2 weeks apart. Here's a quick journey through our Moscow trip(s):
and Cisco went for a HOSIC conference ( a student-led organization focusing on student-related issues) with these kids...Becuase of the package nature of the host school itinerary, we got very similar trips. There were subtle differences, however, despite the fact that they took place 2 weeks apart. Here's a quick journey through our Moscow trip(s):SAME: We both stayed at the Hotel Sovietsky, a communist palace of bourgeoisie splendor originally built by Stalin's son for Joseph to have an office and home away from home...
DIFFERENCE: Cisco got a tour of the apartment that was the office.
SAME: We both spent a lot of time at the Anglo American School of Moscow...
DIFFERENCE: Cisco was in classrooms with small groups of students while I was in a gymnasium with hundreds. Also, Cisco got a local dance performance from the 3rd grade students at the school.
SAME: We both took a few rides on the Metro system...
This may not sound like much, but you would not believe the beauty of the Moscow metro stations. Each one is unique and a must-see if offered the chance. Unfortunately we didn't get any of our own photos, but I Googled Moscow Metros and found this one on the web:
SAME: We both went to the outdoor market at the Izmailovo Kremlin packed with local products and antiques...
DIFFERENCE: I bought things while Cisco refrained :) I know this is hard to imagine.
DIFFERENCE: Cisco got a tour of the apartment that was the office. SAME: We both spent a lot of time at the Anglo American School of Moscow...DIFFERENCE: Cisco was in classrooms with small groups of students while I was in a gymnasium with hundreds. Also, Cisco got a local dance performance from the 3rd grade students at the school.SAME: We both took a few rides on the Metro system... This may not sound like much, but you would not believe the beauty of the Moscow metro stations. Each one is unique and a must-see if offered the chance. Unfortunately we didn't get any of our own photos, but I Googled Moscow Metros and found this one on the web:SAME: We both went to the outdoor market at the Izmailovo Kremlin packed with local products and antiques...DIFFERENCE: I bought things while Cisco refrained :) I know this is hard to imagine.SAME: We both went to Red Square...
And admired St. Basil's Church - very Candy Land, don't you think?
DIFFERENCE: Obviously, I was there during the daytime and Cisco had an evening visit.
A changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier...
And admired St. Basil's Church - very Candy Land, don't you think? DIFFERENCE: Obviously, I was there during the daytime and Cisco had an evening visit.A changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier...
And Cisco's visit was filled with snow. Mine was just cold!
I did get to have one extra unique experience. While in Red Square, there was a rally (primarily of elderly people) who want communism back. 
My colleague, Pete (on the far left), in classic form, got himself involved in the march.
And showed his support with this woman.
But don't feel bad for Cisco; he got to sample and enjoy a variety of types of the favorite local drink - Vodka. And nothing says Russian vodka like a Kalashnikov gun-shaped bottle!
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You're right -- that is SO cool. Amazing experiences you are having... all designed to get you ready for the most brilliant experience of all... and in under 10 weeks!! WOO HOO!
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