best russia trip ever

We are back on the west side of the Atlantic ocean after a whirlwind of a trip to Russia and back. We were on the ground for full six days. During some uncertainty before the trip, we would joke and say to each other that this trip has a potential to be our best Russia trip ever. That wouldn't be too had since our last two trips were mostly a disaster, so things could only get better. (The first time all of Ryan's money was stolen the first day after our arrival, and the second trip is known as "the passports adventure" or, more accurately, "the passports nightmare", but I don't want to dwell on that here). And our best Russia trip ever it was! But, let's take it in order.