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Cyclefrance · 09-30-2006, 02:30 PM

Yes, the IKEA influence even stretches this far!

The hotel wasn't qyuite what I expected either, having the idea that it would be in amongst the concrete slabs of architectiure I had seen in photos of Moscow before. But thsi hotel was out in the countryside.

The taxi drove down some narrow country lanes with fenced woodland either side. We passed several large pairs of stout solid wooden gates, and finally turned left towrds one particular set. A wave from teh driver and the gates opened, and I was to witness the other side of communism. A large park in and around which were dotted several dachas. And in the centre the hotel - more bold 1920's, and as a result a little out of place.

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09-30-2006, 02:30 PM	#38
Cyclefrance Pump my ride! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Deep countryside of Surrey , England Posts: 1,890	Yes, the IKEA influence even stretches this far! The hotel wasn't qyuite what I expected either, having the idea that it would be in amongst the concrete slabs of architectiure I had seen in photos of Moscow before. But thsi hotel was out in the countryside. The taxi drove down some narrow country lanes with fenced woodland either side. We passed several large pairs of stout solid wooden gates, and finally turned left towrds one particular set. A wave from teh driver and the gates opened, and I was to witness the other side of communism. A large park in and around which were dotted several dachas. And in the centre the hotel - more bold 1920's, and as a result a little out of place. . Attached Images __________________ Always sufficient hills - never sufficient gears Last edited by Cyclefrance; 09-30-2006 at 02:32 PM. Reason: spelling errors