Jane’s travelogue

Entering the Kremlin

Entering the Kremlin

After purchasing their tickets, tourists must enter the Kremlin through this specific entrance.

The Kremlin as seen from the Moscow River

The Kremlin as seen from the Moscow River

For a nominal fee, you can take a boat from Gorky Park, down the Moscow River to just past Red Square. The views of the Kremlin (located behind the high, red-brick walls) as well as St. Basil's Cathedral from the river are stunning and well worth the ride.

red under white

red under white

In this shot of Red Square in winter, you can see GUM to the far left, St. Basil's Cathedral in the center, and Lenin's Mausoleum to the right.

Lenin's Mausoleum

Lenin's Mausoleum

In front of the high brick walls of Moscow's Kremlin sits the mausoleum of Vladimir I. Lenin. The tomb is open most days of the week between the hours of 10am and 1pm, but it is frequently closed for special events. Entry into the tomb is free, but you must leave all your belongings at a nearby coat/baggage check, which charges a nominal fee. No photography or video is allowed inside the tomb.

Red Square

Red Square

Opposite St. Basil's cathedral, across Moscow's wide Red Square sits the Russian State History Museum, located in an imposing red-brick building. To the left you can see the mausoleum of Vladimir Lenin; to the right you can see GUM, the famous Russian department store.

onion domes in the sun

onion domes in the sun

The intricately carved and painted towers of Red Square's St. Basil's Cathedral are glorious.

Red Square in Winter at Dusk

Red Square in Winter at Dusk

Recognized around the globe as an iconic image of Russia, St. Basil's cathedral (built 1555) dominates Red Square.

Vanishing Horizon

Vanishing Horizon

This photograph was taken during the ferry crossing from the mainland to Sapelo Island. The island can be seen on the left side of the image.

Sapelo Island, GA

Sapelo Island, GA

This photograph was taken on the northwestern edge of Sapelo Island, looking across the intracoastal marshes.

Chesser Prairie, Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge

Chesser Prairie, Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge

A boardwalk will take you to an observation tower at the end of Chesser Island, where you can overlook Okefenokee Swamp's picturesque Chesser Prairie.