Today was the Russian independance day. Boo to being on the train tonight and not being able to see the celebrations. We had our free day to roam around Moscow. Courtney and I headed out as soon as we tossed our stuff in the guys apartment. Took the metro down to Red Square to go shopping at the GUM which had Adidas heaven in it. Of course things were already blocked off and the GUM was closed because it was inside the gated off area. So onto our next idea, the Arbat. We metro'd our way over there and got semi lost. Found these wonderful english speaking people to direct us in the correct direction of the old Arbat. Made our way over there and the shopping began. We were consumer whores and how! Sweet Jesus, I have never played my part as an American tourist so well! So down the Arbat we go and I see this giant fuzz ball which I said to myself, "Damn. That is a giant rat." And then Courtney goes up a few octaves "AWWWWW lookit the kiiiiitty!" That kitten was a super stealth ninja and avoided getting stepped on. Courtney and I turned into Moscow Pet Rescue Squad and saved the kitten which was appropriately named "Ninja". Got the kitty some water and took it to Jednak at some cafe he, Stevie P, and Sallie were at. Long story a bit shorter, the kitty was the cafe's. GO TEAM MOSCOW PET RESCUE SQUAD! Back on the metro to head back to our side of town for nap time. But on the way back we found an amazing pure store so I bought a Louis Vatton purse that fell off the truck. I can't even spell what I bought. So nap time, played on a see saw, and left for the train station with all of our shit. Got on the train thanks to the help from Boris and Yure. And ta-da! That has been today. Sharing a car with Jenmummykins, Ritchey, and Jednak. Time for some Jon Stewart hilariousness and some sleep.
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