While some took the opportunity to go to the markets, Brendon and I went for a drive with Gavin and Mammal in the morning to get fuel.
We left Moscow and travelled for two hours to Borodino. This is the site where Russians fought Napoleon in 1812. In the field now is a monument hailing the Russian heroes of this battle. This particular battle was the inspiration for Tchykovsky’s 1812 Overture.
Battle of Borodino Monument, Borodino, Russia
Lunch was there, before heading to the city of Smolensk. Here we went to the Church of Assumption. This church was built in the 1600’s and was one of a few churches that continued preaching during and after the communist revolution. We arrived while a Russian Orthodox service was taking place, which made me feel uncomfortable walking around and seeing the gold-gilded wooden icons.
Our motel was quite nice, for a truck stop in the middle of nowhere. We had dinner at the motel and was entertained by some local dancers and musicians.
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