Japanese films and departure

Saturday November 8th - Japanese Film Festival

For Saturday Lena had picked out two movies that she wanted to see at a Japanese film festival being held at a local cinema.
imgp1453.jpg At 14:12 in the foyer of the cinema before the first of our two Japanese films which was to start at 14:30.

Of course I don't speak Japanese, but fortunately the films had Russian subtitles... imgp1454.jpg

imgp1455.jpg Decending the escalator in the metro station at 16:33 after the first film. The second film did not start till 19:00, so there was time to head back to Lena's place to get something to eat.

A blurier but somewhat more atmospheric shot taken without the flash. imgp1456.jpg

imgp1457.jpg Approaching Lena's appartment block at 16:53.

After dinner at Lena's at 17:48, prior to heading back to the cinema for the second movie. I think Lena was playing some of her music at this point, but seems to have forgotten to take her apron off after cooking. imgp1458.jpg

Sunday November 8th - Departure

imgp1459.jpg A last look at the view from the window of my hotel room at 10:25am before heading out.

Lena had invited me to have my last breakfast of this visit to Moscow at her place. imgp1460.jpg

imgp1462.jpg The window made the last shot a bit contrasty, so here is another try.

Then back on the metro at 14:55 to head back to my hotel to prepare for my departure. imgp1463.jpg

imgp1465.jpg In my room at 16:08, enjoying a farewell pizza as I finish my packing.

I tried to use a timer exposure to get a last picture in my room, but this one went of before I was ready...

Another, more sucessfull attempt. imgp1466.jpg

imgp1468.jpg and one more for luck..

On the bus to Sheremetyevo airport at 18:32 for my flight back to London. imgp1470.jpg


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