Maybe it's because I'm in a new place, one that I haven't gotten used to yet, or maybe Moscow is always like this, but the beauty here is one of a kind. It's not all around, nor is it pompous and obvious. Rather, it was the subtlety and purity that captured my attention.
I awoke early on the first day in Russia, due to my jet-lag, and was captivated by this view from the balcony. (I sacrificed the warmth of the indoors to get a good picture from behind the glass.)
The first train ride to Moscow! On one side, the station is stands adjacent to 'suburban' houses, and on the other - this glorious strip of forest separates it from the rest of the city.
We took an early train into Moscow, and the sky was tremendously picturesque.
#nofilter as they would say… These were the colors of this morning's sunrise. (Also taken from behind the glass of the balcony - not fun when it's -20 degrees Celsius or 0 degrees Fahrenheit outside.) This picture doesn't do the clouds justice - they were much more pink in real life.
Flying in, we caught the sunrise, and though it looks small and insignificant in this picture, in reality it was glorious. The deepest red blanketed the horizon, with every color of the rainbow melting into deep, dark blue above head. Now that's the proper way to greet the new day.
I awoke early on the first day in Russia, due to my jet-lag, and was captivated by this view from the balcony. (I sacrificed the warmth of the indoors to get a good picture from behind the glass.)
The first train ride to Moscow! On one side, the station is stands adjacent to 'suburban' houses, and on the other - this glorious strip of forest separates it from the rest of the city.
We took an early train into Moscow, and the sky was tremendously picturesque.
#nofilter as they would say… These were the colors of this morning's sunrise. (Also taken from behind the glass of the balcony - not fun when it's -20 degrees Celsius or 0 degrees Fahrenheit outside.) This picture doesn't do the clouds justice - they were much more pink in real life.
I'm on the look out for more beauty here in Moscow! Any suggestions where to look? :)
Zagorsk - Troice Sergieva Lavra is your next destination
ReplyDeleteOkay - I'll definitely have to visit there then! Thanks for the suggestion!
DeleteBeauty is everywhere. You just need to have a good eye and a kind open heart. you DO have them both!
ReplyDeleteSashulkin, if you get a chance - try to take an excursion around the Zolotoe Kolco, I hear it's unbelievable with all the monasteries. Been dying to go myself.
ReplyDeleteI've heard of it, but don't remember ever going there, so I'll be sure to put that on my list of places I need to visit. Probably when it gets a bit warmer though… thanks! :)
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