I did make it back to the states okay. International travel can be a pain, but the sights and experiences are well worth it. Upon my arrival into Atlanta (after an 11 hour flight from Moscow) we hit the un-airconditioned and sweltering hot international terminal. I spent more time in that hot environment than i wanted to. If i were visiting the United States for the first time, i would not have had a good impression.
Anyway...here are a few more pictures that i have displayed for your viewing pleasure.
The follow two pictures are using my camera's "stitch assist" feature. This is basically a panoramic views. The first one is a panoramic view of Red Square. The second is a panoramic view of Moscow from the Moscow State University overlook. It was quite hazy this morning, but you get the idea...
This next picture is of our farewell picnic in the Korolev woods outside the Russian Mission Control Center. Only person missing is Andrey...he's operating the camera.
This next picture is of us doing our little blues song that we wrote. Man, that did not go well...The Russians enjoyed it though, I guess that is what matters.
Here is a picture of the Buran in Gorky Park. Yep, looks familiar, doesn't it. This , BTW, is not a flight model. It was used in testing, but did not fly.
Here is the main building on the Moscow State University campus. This is one of seven building throughout Moscow. These soviet looking buildings are referred to as the "seven sisters". While the other buildings are not identical to this one, they are very large and quite impressive.
Here is another one of the seven sisters.
Automobiles ranged from this ...
to this...
Well, that's about it for now...there may be some more pictures later on...
Come back tomorrow and see what is significant about Sept. 2nd.
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