Moscow, Russia

Ah my first trip to Moscow was a chilly one in September 2008. It certainly was memorable. The crew went out exploring as soon as we got to the hotel. The captain met a Russian businessman in the hotel who offered to take us out exploring.  Out we went excited, with our wallets full of our crew allowance...

Umm?!?!

I was worried at first when I saw this then thought "Heck at least I'll be prepared if anything happens!"

 So after walking around we told our "tour guide" that we wanted to have some traditional Russian food. He then took us to a restaurant and told the waitstaff we wanted a traditional meal....

Mmm rolls

Smoked fish

Salad?

More fish?

 

 

Another course? What's going on?

Yum. At this point our side of the table were wondering how much this was going to cost. The flight deck told us not to worry as the meal was on them (Free flowing alcohol at the table too)

Still worried but feasting on the meat

Happy for now...

Mmmmm blinis with whipped cream

 

 

So after our 10 course meal, the bill arrives......

Regardless to say we left the restaurant with our entire crew allowance GONE! In fact we spent more than the allowance and had to pay back the flight deck on the aircraft with whatever currencies we had.

 

Always find out how much something is. LESSON LEARNED!

Back to hotel....broke! :(

 

 

I still need to go buy nesting dolls from there. Luckily our flight was in the early afternoon so we didn't have to starve too long. Hahah!

 

 

Off to Dallas in 9 hours. Going to try and squeeze a nap in. Adios Amigos!