"All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware"
~Martin Buber~
This is the last true day of my vacation as tomorrow will be lost to travel. After witnessing countless historical landmarks and tourist attractions, today will be exclusively dedicated to discovering and exploring. It won't be influenced by travel brochures, past tourist testimonials, or an itinerary. My father and I will simply walk and explore. We'll search for secret destinations and make Martin Buber proud.
Our 1st stop on our adventure will be at some local souvenir shops. Since it's our last day in Russia we'll pick up sentimental souvenirs to bring back home for friends and family. I'll purchase fashionable Russian scarves for my sisters and mother. For my friends I will purchase military paraphernalia and classic Russian literature.
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| Stylish Russian Scarves (Hopefully My Mother and Sisters Like Them) |
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An Assortment of Souvenirs (Expensive)
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After souvenir shopping, we''ll grab lunch at the popular fast food chain,
Tepemok. I'll order the Blinis (similar to American pancakes) as they're absolutely mouth-watering and savory and I know this from trying them in Moscow. I'm also going to try the Buckwheat Porridge with Cabbage Salad as it's a classic Russian dish that my grandfather always eats and because my middle name is adventurous, remember?
To finish this marvelous day off, we must take a shot. This time around, the shot will be symbolic to the notion of
PLEASURE as up until this point that's all that we've encountered.
Cheers from Saint Petersburg!
Austin
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| A Shot of Pleasure |
