First off there is the Moscow Metro. It was the first underground railway system in the Soviet Union and it is currently the second most heavily used rapid transit system (after Tokyo). It is also famous for its decorated and very beautiful metro stops (unlike Chicago). I haven't taken many pictures, but I promise to take more from now on and I will add a few more pictures in a few days.
One stop with chandeliers
Awesome carvings.
One with stained glass (and me!)
It's a loooooong way down/up. Sometimes as deep as 84 meters which makes Moscow the home of the second deepest station in the world. Also, it is the home of the longest escalators in Europe taking about 3 minutes ascend to the top.
Furthermore, there is an underground network connecting stations and different exits so you don't have to walk outside in the cold and you can do your shopping on the way. Kinda nice but kind of bad for impulse shopping. ;D
In the airport and around town, I came across these beauties.
Fresh squeezed OJ in the airport. Interesting....
Buy your own contacts... no prescription needed
And then there is Yeliseev's Grocery Store off of Tverskaya shopping street. It amazing upscale gourmet grocery shopping. It was originally the home of Russian Princess Zinaida Volkonskayause. It was renovated by Grigority Yeliseev in 1889 and is in amazing shape with its crystal chandeliers, stain glass windows, and ornately carved and decorated pillars. Pictures don't do it justice. It's one of those places that has to be seen. I stumbled on it by accident and when I walked in I was just in awe. First you see the beautiful decorations and only then do you realize that there is food. Coming from China, literally everything looked delicious, but looking closer I found caviar and delicious meats and fine chocolates. Definitely upscale. Below is my attempt at capturing this awesomeness.
Fruits in the corner
Ceiling
Beers from all over the world.
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