My Euro Velo Capitals Route 2 journey comes to an end at the gates of the Kremlin.
My back streets route planning has brought me here safely via the astonishing impressive and monumental Victory Square at Poklonnaya Gora - dedicated to the Russian victory over the Fascists in the Great Patriotic War (WWII as we know it). A holocaust memorial is an unforgettably moving work of art.
I will continue with images of Moscow for a couple of days before flying home......
An incredible achievement Dad. You made it!!! Enjoy your time in this incredible city and be proud of yourself, I am most certainly very proud of you. Let's have a bottle of bubbly when you are back to celebrate. Look forward to seeing more Moscow photos x
ReplyDeleteVery proud of you too!!! I keep boasting to everyone that you have done this, including the senior leaders at my new school when we were in Portugal. Well done!!!!!!!!!!! Xxxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteYes, Tom - your girls say it best! Well done and a bottle of Champagne to be opened when I see you next. A most impressive feat enhanced by the fantastic photos and history/culture updates as you went. That Holocaust sculpture looks truly amazing.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations. Love and best wishes, Doug
Thanks for your compliments and sharing the postings has helped me enjoy the journey
ReplyDeleteWell done Dad, you managed to get to Russia by pedal cycle, really amazing! I hope you are trying out the local vodka and resting tired legs. Looking forward to seeing you on your return, and your stories will be wonderful am sure. And a good distraction from Brexit!!! Xxx
ReplyDeleteThanks Natalie. I am leaving Moscow at midnight tonight x
DeleteWell done Tom, a wonderful achievement for you and your bike (I know how much you love that bike!). Enjoy your few days sightseeing in Moscow. I look forward to your return and hearing more about it. Stay safe. Sandra x
ReplyDeleteThe durability of the bike is unquestionable after this journey where dust and gravel roads have been so common since leaving Germany. Moscow has revealed itself quietly and Star City has been a unique experience - thankyou xx
ReplyDeleteGlad you made it Tom. Next trip is Iran!
ReplyDeleteThanks Alexander. I know how much you love that 'Silk Road'. An Iranian family I got to know in the Kremlin Lights hostel were very engaging. Iran maybe?
ReplyDeleteThe channel seems wider now we (they) voted out of the EU 😢
My stay with you was one of the highlights of my journey and I hope we will meet up again one day - in Wales perhaps!
Life is a serious business in Belarus and Russia!!!
Hello Tom,
ReplyDeleteCan I ask where you sourced your maps?
I am setting out on Eurovelo 2 in June 2019.
Thanks
David