My Santiago

in Uglich town centre; the local KGB haunt.

The guide’s Aunt said “that is the tallest building in Uglich” To which the boy (our guide) said “but how is that? It is only two stories high?” Back came the reply: “Because when you are in there you can see Siberia”

And then the moving Russian singers, With Balalaikas and voices to match, Entertain us with spiritual and folk song.

Uglich, a summer - Dascha’s Short drive from Moscow.