Total Eclipse : A pictorial review of the Tradewinds Transatlantic crossing 2015

[scubacruiserx2]

 

This is the line to enter the Armory . At the top are several guards and metal detectors . Pat was first with our guide Alina between us and we chatted while we waited . As the stern looking guard began to question her in English , I could just barely hear him and her answers .

 

Guard : Pull out your gun

 

Pat : I don't have a gun

 

G : Then pull out your knife

 

P: I don't have a knife

 

G : Then what do you have ?

 

P : 2 Computers , a laptop and a ipad

 

G : Is that what you use to set the bomb off ?

 

P : No bombs

 

G : Why go you have computers ?

 

P : My husband puts photos on them

 

G : Open your backpack . No guns , no knifes , no bombs ?

 

Pat : If you went to the US , would you take a gun , a knife , or a bomb ?

 

G : NO !

 

p: Well then , why would I ?

 

G : You may enter .

 

 

Then came my turn . Open your bag . Nothing but cameras ? No photos ! You may enter .

[scubacruiserx2]

Our guide did not go in with us . And because photos are not allowed , they come from the internet and 2 books that I have purchased . Here's a good link to the Armory :

 

http://armoury-chamber.kreml.ru/en-Us/exposure/view/zal-2-russkie-zolotye-i-serebryanye-izdeliya-xvii-nachala-xx-veka/

 

Following a teacher , or a guide , with some children , we found the Imperial Eggs , Hall 2 , case 20

 

 

 

 

These are the 2 books that the photos come from :

 

 

 

This smaller book was purchased at the Armory book store

 

 

 

 

The Moscow Kremlin Egg music box , seen at the top of the showcase , was made in 1906 .

 

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moscow_Kremlin_(Faberg%C3%A9_egg)

 

 

Front and rear

 

 

 

[MicCanberra]

 

This is the line to enter the Armory . At the top are several guards and metal detectors . Pat was first with our guide Alina between us and we chatted while we waited . As the stern looking guard began to question her in English , I could just barely hear him and her answers .

 

Guard : Pull out your gun

 

Pat : I don't have a gun

 

G : Then pull out your knife

 

P: I don't have a knife

 

G : Then what do you have ?

 

P : 2 Computers , a laptop and a ipad

 

G : Is that what you use to set the bomb off ?

 

P : No bombs

 

G : Why go you have computers ?

 

P : My husband puts photos on them

 

G : Open your backpack . No guns , no knifes , no bombs ?

 

Pat : If you went to the US , would you take a gun , a knife , or a bomb ?

 

G : NO !

 

p: Well then , why would I ?

 

G : You may enter .

 

 

Then came my turn . Open your bag . Nothing but cameras ? No photos ! You may enter .

 

What a strange conversation.

[scubacruiserx2]

What a strange conversation.

 

Yeah , we laughed and saw it as a prank after we got past , but it was serious when we were standing there ! :eek:

[cruise47]

Be safe and I am praying that your spouse will feel better the remainder of your trip.

[scubacruiserx2]

Be safe and I am praying that your spouse will feel better the remainder of your trip.

 

Thank you , we appreciate that ! We are at home (and the hospital where our daughter is a nurse , and my wife is currently being treated ) . The photos are still from our post cruise stay in Russia , and later , in London , from May of this year . :) :D

[MicCanberra]

Yeah , we laughed and saw it as a prank after we got past , but it was serious when we were standing there ! :eek:

 

Yes, I would have been very worried if it was me. In any case the photos from the books and internet have come out well.:D

[jimbri]

I have been enjoying your review and am so sorry to hear about your wife. Hope she is fully recovered soon!!

[scubacruiserx2]

Yes, I would have been very worried if it was me. In any case the photos from the books and internet have come out well.:D

 

It's a bit of a cheat taking photos of photos . I saw a chance to take some pics inside , but that's a cheat too . This seems to be the only way to share this beautiful museum . ;)

 

 

I have been enjoying your review and am so sorry to hear about your wife. Hope she is fully recovered soon!!

 

 

Thanks jimbr , good progress every day now - so we'll see . Time to head back to the hospital with some homemade broth . :) :D

[MicCanberra]

I am glad you didn't take any inside the museum, then you really may have had issues with the guard.

[scubacruiserx2]

I am glad you didn't take any inside the museum, then you really may have had issues with the guard.

 

Me too , I really didn't need a photo that much .

[scubacruiserx2]

Here's the Bouquet of Lilies clock egg . The white ring with the Roman numerals, rotates . Made in 1899 .

 

 

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bouquet_of_Lilies_Clock

 

 

The Steel Military egg made in 1916 , the year before the Revolution .

 

 

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steel_Military

 

 

The Romanov Tercentenary egg , 1913 .

 

 

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romanov_Tercentenary_(Faberg%C3%A9_egg)

 

 

Alexander the III Equestrian egg , 1910

 

 

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_III_Equestrian

 

 

 

The Memory of Azov egg , 1891 .

 

 

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memory_of_Azov_Egg

[scubacruiserx2]

Other imperial eggs in the Kremlin Armory :

 

 

The imperial yacht Standart 1909 , ( think private cruise ship ! )

 

 

 

 

 

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standart_Yacht_(Faberg%C3%A9_egg)

 

 

Clover Leaf egg , 1902

 

 

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clover_Leaf_(Faberg%C3%A9_egg)

 

 

The Alexander Palace egg , 1908 . We visited this Palace one year , near Catherine's Palace .

 

 

 

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Palace_(Faberg%C3%A9_egg)

 

 

 

And lastly , the Trans-Siberian Railway egg , 1900 . With a train that works .

 

 

 

 

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trans-Siberian_Railway_(Faberg%C3%A9_egg)

[MicCanberra]

Some of them are just beautiful and so ornate.:D

[scubacruiserx2]

Some of them are just beautiful and so ornate.:D

 

Faberge had some amazing artisans and craftsmen ( men and women ) working for him . ;)

[scubacruiserx2]

Just a few more items before we move into Red Square .

 

 

Fabrege

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

These are not Fabrege . They are Found in room 7 , showcase # 50 of the Armory , Ancient State Regalia .

 

 

The crown of Monomachus

 

 

 

 

And , the Grand Set .

 

 

[MicCanberra]

Faberge had some amazing artisans and craftsmen ( men and women ) working for him . ;)

 

The workmanship and detail is amazing.:cool:

[Bimmer09]

 

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 ?

 

Tom,

 

Having been busy posting my Emerald Princess review I am just now trying to catch up with the wealth of material you've been posting.This review should be bookmarked on everyone's computer.

 

I have never seen Russia look so good. Now I am seeing what a world-class tourist destination Moscow really is, thanks to you and Pat.

 

Sorry to hear that Pat has had more serious health woes-we can never take a day for granted while we are fit and hale. My best wishes to her, today and every day.

 

I too am wondering when we are going to see a review from Mic....

 

A raise my glass to you!

 

Norris

[scubacruiserx2]

The workmanship and detail is amazing.:cool:

 

And seeing it in person really helped our appreciation for it . :) :D

Edited October 26, 2015 by scubacruiserx2

[scubacruiserx2]

 

Tom,

 

Having been busy posting my Emerald Princess review I am just now trying to catch up with the wealth of material you've been posting.This review should be bookmarked on everyone's computer.

 

I have never seen Russia look so good. Now I am seeing what a world-class tourist destination Moscow really is, thanks to you and Pat.

 

Sorry to hear that Pat has had more serious health woes-we can never take a day for granted while we are fit and hale. My best wishes to her, today and every day.

 

I too am wondering when we are going to see a review from Mic....

 

A raise my glass to you!

 

Norris

 

Thanks Morris for your kind words ans sentiments - they are greatly appreciated at this busy and challenging time for us with Pat's recovery . Most of our time is spent at the hospital but we may be transitioning for a homecoming as they changed her painkiller from IV to oral . I hope to catch up with CC and your thread , but I usually only have time for a quick post in the morning , before setting out for the day . Cheers Morris !!

[scubacruiserx2]

After leaving the Kremlin Armory we walked around the Kremlin wall and entered Red Square .

 

 

 

 

As you can see , the massive viewing stands for the previous weeks Victory Day Parade were still in place .

 

 

 

 

On the left side of the photo is the State Department Store known as GUM ( pronounced Goom ) .

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GUM_(department_store)

 

 

 

 

And there it was , the iconic photo of Russia , St. Basil's , without an umbrella in sight !

 

 

 

Unlike our previous visit , where the photos were taken from beneath an umbrella .

 

 

 

 

And this is the Spasskaya Tower where only special people may enter the Kremlin .

 

 

[MicCanberra]

Such unusual (for us) but beautiful architecture.:D

[upwarduk]

Comparing the architecture, I prefer St Petersburg!

Probably because I have been to St Petersburg.

[MicCanberra]

I have only been to St Pete's as well but then now I feel Joe has taken us all through Moscow together.:D

[Issyalex]

I have only been to St Pete's as well but then now I feel Joe has taken us all through Moscow together.:D

 

I've only been to StP too but like you I I now feel I've visited Moscow. Loving my land holiday. :D