Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted October 17, 2015 Author #1351 Share Posted October 17, 2015 The pink fruit is a Pitaya also called a Dragon fruit. Yes, that's it ! Funny , when I looked it up online I recognized the flower . My mom has some growing in her yard - a beautiful flower , but we never dreamed that the fruit was edible - until we ate it in Moscow . Thank you for recognising it and sharing it with us . :) :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted October 17, 2015 Author #1352 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Those little seeds are small, too small for pomegranate I guess! Yeah , definitely not a pomegranate , which we have eaten , but something different - a cactus fruit !! :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted October 17, 2015 Author #1353 Share Posted October 17, 2015 (edited) We really loved the view of Red Square from the hotel . Flying saucers ? We tried to thank the chef in our best Russian Mapped and ready to explore Red Square and the Kremlin . Edited October 17, 2015 by scubacruiserx2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Issyalex Posted October 17, 2015 #1354 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Thanks Jackie , time for a quick post before I head out this morning. Thank you , Issyalex surgery was successful for Perforated Diverticulitis . We hope and pray that the antibiotics will work and that the healing will be quick and complete. So glad to hear that Pats surgery went well. Just make sure she takes it easy and your spoiling her. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted October 18, 2015 Author #1355 Share Posted October 18, 2015 Thanks Jackie , time for a quick post before I head out this morning. Thank you , Issyalex surgery was successful for Perforated Diverticulitis . We hope and pray that the antibiotics will work and that the healing will be quick and complete. So glad to hear that Pats surgery went well. Just make sure she takes it easy and your spoiling her. :D I'm trying to , but unlike a cruise on the Eclipse where food abounds and what or where you eat is a choice , she is not allowed to eat or drink at this time . :eek: Unfortunately it's a medical necessity , but it's been 5 days without food or drink for her . :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted October 18, 2015 Author #1356 Share Posted October 18, 2015 After meeting our guide Alina , we checked out of the hotel and headed toward the Kremlin . We don't have Lilac here in Florida and Pat missed the smell of them in Springtime in Michigan , where she grew up . But now , she misses her water bottle ! Tulips in bloom We then went to the changing of the guard ceremony But it's best seen here in the video clip : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Issyalex Posted October 18, 2015 #1357 Share Posted October 18, 2015 I'm trying to , but unlike a cruise on the Eclipse where food abounds and what or where you eat is a choice , she is not allowed to eat or drink at this time . :eek: Unfortunately it's a medical necessity , but it's been 5 days without food or drink for her . :( I guess she's still in hospital and getting fluids via an IV infusion? If she's not then make sure she sucks on ice regularly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted October 18, 2015 #1358 Share Posted October 18, 2015 I am glad that Pat is on the mend again. The photos are great, love the UFO / Chandelier reflection.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted October 19, 2015 Author #1359 Share Posted October 19, 2015 I guess she's still in hospital and getting fluids via an IV infusion? If she's not then make sure she sucks on ice regularly. Yes I.V.'s , antibiotics and lots of pain meds . We are hoping to remove the NG tube soon so she can begin drinking and eating . Now that would be great !! I am glad that Pat is on the mend again. The photos are great, love the UFO / Chandelier reflection.;) Thanks Mic , let us know if you are starting a thread or posting photos of you trip , Ok ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted October 19, 2015 Author #1360 Share Posted October 19, 2015 (edited) After the guard has changed , the new guard stands at his post for 1 hour . I don't think that he wanted his photo taken . He is then inspected by an adjutant After the inspection , he returns to his post . We did not see any women standing guard . Edited October 19, 2015 by scubacruiserx2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenseib Posted October 19, 2015 #1361 Share Posted October 19, 2015 I got behind again! Boy it sounds like Pat has been having a rough year. I hope she is on the mend. The buildings are so beautiful. You don't see stuff like that in Ohio. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Issyalex Posted October 19, 2015 #1362 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Yes I.V.'s , antibiotics and lots of pain meds . We are hoping to remove the NG tube soon so she can begin drinking and eating . Now that would be great. If the NG tube was a feeding tube I used to put down a wee cup of tea/coffee if the patient wanted a cuppa. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted October 19, 2015 Author #1363 Share Posted October 19, 2015 I got behind again! Boy it sounds like Pat has been having a rough year. I hope she is on the mend. The buildings are so beautiful. You don't see stuff like that in Ohio. :D No worries Jen , us too , and it's great to hear from you . We don't see that kind of architecture , or art here in Florida either . That's some of the reasons that we enjoy visiting there . We've got a visit to Red Square and the Kremlin Armory coming up next . :) :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted October 19, 2015 Author #1364 Share Posted October 19, 2015 (edited) Yes I.V.'s , antibiotics and lots of pain meds . We are hoping to remove the NG tube soon so she can begin drinking and eating . Now that would be great. If the NG tube was a feeding tube I used to put down a wee cup of tea/coffee if the patient wanted a cuppa. :D Great minds think alike ! She asked me to have a cup for her , which I'm now enjoying before heading back to see her again . The surgeon wants to keep the tube in place still , but he did allow her some cough drops with honey to suck on , but still no liquids . She did look, and sound much better today when I left her , and her sore throat from the NG was better after the cough drop . ;) Edited October 19, 2015 by scubacruiserx2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted October 19, 2015 #1365 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Yes I.V.'s , antibiotics and lots of pain meds . We are hoping to remove the NG tube soon so she can begin drinking and eating . Now that would be great !! Thanks Mic , let us know if you are starting a thread or posting photos of you trip , Ok ? Hope Pat feels better soon. If I start a thread, I will post a link here. I have been so busy since returning, I haven't even had time to do a review of my photos as yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted October 20, 2015 Author #1366 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Hope Pat feels better soon. If I start a thread, I will post a link here. I have been so busy since returning, I haven't even had time to do a review of my photos as yet. Thanks Mic , I'll tell her this morning . We understand the busy part ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted October 20, 2015 Author #1367 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Walking along the Alexander Gardens toward the Armory , we made a few photo stops . The first is the Ruins Grotto . When Napoleon invaded Russia in 1812 , his goal was to take Moscow with the hope of Russia surrendering . The Russians adopted a scorched earth policy while retreating toward Moscow and eventually evacuated and set Moscow on fire , leaving nothing for Napoleon . This grotto is a memorial built with rubble from the fire . An obelisk erected in 1914 celebrating the 300th year of the Romanov dynasty . This plaque shows the Kazan Cathedral in St. Petersburg on the left and the Cathedral of Christ the Redeemer , in Moscow on the right . Stalin later blew up this Cathedral . And finally , a statute of Tsar Alexander I who fought Napoleon , and had the gardens here named after him . This statue was erected and dedicated by President Putin in 2014 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted October 20, 2015 #1368 Share Posted October 20, 2015 The grotto memorial actually looks quite artistic.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted October 21, 2015 Author #1369 Share Posted October 21, 2015 The grotto memorial actually looks quite artistic.:D Yes it does , a fitting introduction to the art of the Kremlin Armory . :) :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted October 21, 2015 #1370 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Yes it does , a fitting introduction to the art of the Kremlin Armory . :) :D Can't wait to see them.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted October 21, 2015 Author #1371 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Thank you from Pat and I for your good wishes and prayers . Pat's NG tube was removed and she can now have ice chips . Last night she was moved from the ICU , where this photo was taken yesterday, to a private room . I hope to post photos of , and share a funny story about our visit to the Kremlin Armory , later this afternoon . :) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upwarduk Posted October 21, 2015 #1372 Share Posted October 21, 2015 So glad that Pat is out of ICU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted October 21, 2015 #1373 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Thank you from Pat and I for your good wishes and prayers . Pat's NG tube was removed and she can now have ice chips . Last night she was moved from the ICU , where this photo was taken yesterday, to a private room . I hope to post photos of , and share a funny story about our visit to the Kremlin Armory , later this afternoon . :) :) Great to see and hear that she is recovering well.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted October 21, 2015 Author #1374 Share Posted October 21, 2015 (edited) So glad that Pat is out of ICU. Thanks Jackie , us too !! :) :) Great to see and hear that she is recovering well.:D And she got an upgrade , a clear liquid diet !!! Now that outta get things moving :) :D We were kinda busy today , so I'll post the Armory photos and story in the morning , OK ? ;) Edited October 21, 2015 by scubacruiserx2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted October 22, 2015 #1375 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Thanks Jackie , us too !! :) :) And she got an upgrade , a clear liquid diet !!! Now that outta get things moving :) :D We were kinda busy today , so I'll post the Armory photos and story in the morning , OK ? ;) Certainly, take as long as you and Pat need.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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