More of Juliette’s 2003 Trip to Mongolia/India

Another entry from Juju’s emails to me.  2003
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> Dear Z, Maybe forward this to Fi.. Wanted to tell you
> how nice it was to be with Janet Morris. and how tough
> it was at first to get around Moscow.However we got
> better & better at the Metro& the cryillic alphabet.
> I’ll definitely work on it should we go to St.
> P..Moscow was really interesting. Lots to see. We
> walked & walked and Janet was so kind as I had a tough
> time up & down stairs with 2 not one rotten knee.My
> new one’s the worst. I take Ibupropen & manage. Lucky
> Janet is so tolerant & really fun to be with. I’ve
> discovered that busines Hotels are fine if you”re with
> afriend but on your own it’s best to go to the
> guesthouses where there are other budget trvelers and
> students for company. I think that’s why I could enjoy
> Ulan Bator. It’s a dirt y city but Mumbai really has it
> beat! Moscow is well kept. With maps & patience it’s
> possible to get around. Very, very few speak
> English…We were so thrilled to go to the Bolshi
> Ballet.We got Non-visibility seats in the 3rd rank
> way to stage right onthe 1st row. Great to see the
> patternsof the great dancers. We could see the orch. &
> conductor. Janet had Binocs. They were performing
> th”Legend of Love” which had oriental roots…….. so
> the music & the coreography was slightly different &
> interesting. The stars were always in bright body
> suits. LIMBER. Janet is a very good example of the
> benefits of daily 3 mile walks. Really good shape(to
> begin with)………..I look forward to being out of
> cities, trains & planes in a few days for afew days.
> with no idea how long I’ll stay in the mountains,
> probably aweek then there’s the mountain bus trip
> south if the roads are open.That will take some time.
> uess Pete & Chris may meet at Sutherlands’…I’ll
> be in touch from Pondicherry and Barbie Dailey as she
> has email. Just have to say I did Like Mongolia,
> the Trans siberian & Russ ia. Sending
> love,noodle–
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