Thankfully the videos uploaded of the changing of the guards at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. I've also included the video links where they can be watched on YouTube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulJVnozVtio
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsbsuIdWYl8
Below are some still shots of this.
And now, another word about the "lock trees." These locks are put there by newlyweds. They paint and decorate them, add them to the tree, and throw the keys in the river to symbolize their lasting love.
Altogether now . . . aaaaaaaaawwwwwww.
No word on what happens if they split up.
Another "happy" church below. The colors are so inviting.
Finally, my overall impressions of the city.
The attitude of the people I met was very pleasant. They realize they have something the world wants to see, but they haven't made any concessions in the way they do things to accommodate that. Hence, the wacky taxi service and the lack of info in any other language to help you to understand where you are and where you want to go.
I kinda like this though.
Although I think when they figure out how profitable tourism could be, they may change all that.
The kid who was our tour guide was the owner of this tour company. So, it appears the younger folks better understand that this is an untapped market well worth pursuing.
Isn't that true of many young folks all over the world?
I'm glad I went.
It was well worth it. I can't wait to compare notes with one my teachers who was also there this week with her family.
Below the first video is a look at what appeared to be very typical housing. There were miles and miles of these complexes along the road to the airport.
This video is of single family homes in the suburbs.
Until next time . . .
до свидания (goodbye)
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