The Almost Forgotten Monino Museum – Part Two
Missed part one of my Monino Museum blog? Read it here. After a walk around red square it was time to catch the metro to the hotel, I was staying just outside the city in the Maxima Irbis Hotel in…
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Monino, Russia – Part One – The Almost Forgotten Museum
I remember in my childhood watching a TV series narrated by Sir Peter Ustinov and it was this memory that bought me on an unlikely journey to Russia (specifically Monino). In the series the narrator took us through the evolution…
Le Redoutable
Sleek, black and rarely seen; the submarine Le Redoutable is the most powerful weapons carrier man has ever produced. Nothing comes close to it for fire power not even the mighty American aircraft carriers. For over half a century these…
Space Shuttle Enterprise: Visiting the Final Frontier
I visit the Space Shuttle Enterprise and the Russian equivalent Buran – in two museums, half the world apart, to explore the similarities and differences of both craft. Introduction to My Space Quest Exploration on Earth has slowly declined over…
Welcome to My Blog – Blair Shaw
Welcome to my blog, firstly I hope you enjoy what you read! Everything I write about is based on personal experience or knowledge. My blog will walk you through the many adventures I have had in the past and will…