Autumn Walk.

‘Twas City Day around here. Cousin had work, but got out early. We decided to meet at McDonald’s, of all places.

Ye do not judge. It’s one of the most convenient spots to meet. No one says you have to eat whilst there.

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Hi, cousin.

Personally, I love their ice-cream. (And cheeseburgers.) Plus it’s the only place around here where one can get soft-serve ice-cream.

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Wistfully looking into the distance, or ignoring me? You decide.

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As it was City Day, the streets were crowded. We expected it, but we didn’t expect this mad amount of people. The weather was nice (it usually rains), so I suppose everyone (and I mean everyone) took advantage of the day off.

After our sojourn in McDo, we elbowed our way through the crowd, and walked up Pushkin street for about a block, then turned right…

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… and the crowds were gone.

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This is a picture heavy post (40 in all), so I’m placing the rest under the cut.

Don’t you just love me?

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National Museum of Fine Arts: Ikons, a Permanent Display.

This country is approximately 98% Christian. The majority of those 98% are of Eastern Orthodox denomination. Meaning, ikons are as much part of worship, as they are of daily life and, indeed, art.

I have a complicated – or maybe just complex – relationship with religion, but I figure whatever faith you are, you can still appreciate ikons as pure art form.

“I don’t know if I should cross myself, or not,” I said at the beginning of the display, mostly to myself.

“Some do. Others don’t,” the museum attendant said, mostly to just say something.

I smiled.

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The Good Shepherd.

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