After a long month of living out of a suitcase, I was finally able to doff the jeans and sweater and don the dress and tights. We were going to Swan Lake in Russia, my first time in a theater, and thrilled would be the least expressive of my emotions! Micah, on the other hand, … More Swan Lake Ballet in St. Petersburg
The moment I passed underneath the Triumphal Arch into the Palace Square, I knew I was no longer in the modern, bustling city of Saint Petersburg. I glanced behind me at the Arch, built to celebrate Russia’s victory in the Patriotic War of 1812 against Napoleon. I could definitely see how it was a symbol … More A Royal Era in the Winter Palace
“Oh, this is nice,” I remarked as we walked into Kolomensquoye Estate, just a short drive from downtown Moscow. I had spent the whole previous day sick in bed, and though I was still feeling under the weather, the refreshing crisp air filled my lungs with strength. But soon, I would discover it was more … More My Favorite Place in Moscow
The Voyaging Storyteller 