It snowed last night so it is cold and damp today. A bit like Scotland really with one nice day followed by a crappy day. I managed to get some photos of Lenin yesterday before he was completely covered up. They have decided to hide his bottomlessness from public view until they decide what to do with him. It seems it will cost a lot to repair him and it is understandably not going down well in a city where there is abject poverty that could be alleviated by that money. Watch this space for further developments.
The grim news is that the pink tutus have now been joined by tracksuited mini gymnasts from various countries. My suspicions were first aroused as to this invasion when at breakfast I was faced with several yellow tracksuits bearing the name 'China' on the back, followed by white and red ones from Russia and blue from Kazakhstan. There were even some burgundy ones from Hungary. Am I to have no peace?
I suppose it is an educational experience. I hadn't previously been aware of the array of bags used to carry hula hoops in! There is the basic one, that comes in various colours and resembles a steering wheel cover. Then there are ones with special handles or even extra pockets. What would you put in the pocket of a hula hoop holder? Or why indeed does a hulahoop need a cover? Can they get damaged if not suitably protected?
I am having a day off today as my teacher couldn't get into the city this morning. Traffic problems are awful at the best of times and it was simply impassable today. She offered to come in later but I suggested that we just tag the time onto the end of other classes. So I am free to do touristy things. (What else can I blow up?)
I am thinking either the Hermitage or the Russian Museum...to visit, not blow up! Because the weather is so bad I think an indoor pursuit is better but I really want to get over to Stone Island and Yelagin Island before I leave.
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