Moscow Arrival

So here we are in Moscow!

Our Scandinavian Airline flight was terrific. We flew First Class which meant the 5 rows were basically the standard 3 seats across but the center seat had been labeled with a cover that said "Reserved For Comfort." Worked great for us! We used the center tray as an extra space.

We had a delicious hot lunch on the plane of salmon patties with a tasty mustard sauce, potatoes with some sort of mild sauce, carrots, warm bread, a cheese course with some fig preserves and then a small dessert that tasted to us like strawberry jam. After that they offered mini-bottles of liquor of all kinds. The time passed quickly- especially since we both napped.

I had decided to ask for a wheel chair since no one was sure how long was the walk and everything we read said the lines at Passport Control were often slow and long. I walked of the plane, they unfolded the wheel chair and it fell apart. They put the poles back together and off we went. Wasn't exactly comfortable since I feared it would fall apart again.

Our luggage came quickly, we left the customs line, and were met by a young lady who took us to our driver. The trip to the city took about an hour through terrible traffic jams. Got the our hotel and checked in quickly. These are the views from our windows. 

We also were greeted with a gift of 2 kinds of truffles, blueberries, blackberries and a bottle of champagne from the Hotel Manager.

We are off to dine tonight at what people say is the most popular and best restaurant in Moscow- Cafe Pushkin. We tour all day tomorrow. Can't wait!