Another wearer of the around the neck pocket.
DH got a pair of Paramedic Pants at an Army/Navy store. If you aren't familiar with these pants (or shorts) they have tons of pockets all over. We were in Siberia in the middle of winter, so the pants served many uses, carrying money, copies of passports, camera, tissues, and of course, something for DH to wear - ha, ha. He got a black pair and you have to look really close to see the pockets and even at that you'd have to feel the material for location of other pockets.
We wore black, blended and never had any problems, concerns or fears. We did keep our passports with us at all times. Once home, it was a weird feeling not to have to wear it 24/7.
We sent copies of our passports to family in the states before we left.
We had a one trip region (back in 2004). We flew from Atlanta to JFK to Moscow to Siberia. Upon return, same route. Grandparents and family met us at JFK to see the new Grandchildren, Cousins, Nephews, etc. After a long layover, we flew onto Atlanta and drove home.
If you can fly through or have a layover in Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) they have a great play area and changing facilities a short walk away. Munich is good as well. Frankfurt is awful for connecting flights. Did it once and won't go through there again. I've heard from several that went through Paris airport. We've not, but those that did state it was awful and wouldn't do it again. Small, crowded, perfume lingering carts everywhere.
Good Luck
