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04-07-2006, 11:03 AM
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Umbrela or ponchos in Russia?
HI guys!!
WE are soo excited that we are leaving TOMORROW!! But we see that there is going to be a lot of rain on our trp, o we were wondering...would it be smarter/easier to take a compact umbrella or poncho? My coat is black think wool but I don't thing it is will hold up in rain. Thanks!!!!!! Amy
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#2
04-07-2006, 11:25 AM
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Don't laugh, but I took both even though my DH & I packed as light/small as possible. My husband & I each took a very small compact umbrella as well as plastic ponchos that folded down to nothing (couple sq inches at max.) We were adopting 2 babies and I wanted to make sure we could keep them dry -- keeping us dry was an extra bonus, heh, heh.
You can usually find very small umbrellas and tiny fold-down plastic ponchos at both the Bulleye store and the yellow smiley face store (don't think I'm allowed to list names, but that should give them away.  )Best of luck and have a wonderful trip.
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04-07-2006, 11:46 AM
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I know at both Marriott's (Tverskaya and Grand) they had umbrellas behind the desk for guests to use, we did also pack our rain gear (jackets).
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#4
04-07-2006, 11:52 AM
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Congrats on your travel plans
I actually had a coat with a hood, and did also take a compact umbrella... Didn't take up hardly any room. When I was there it rained some and snowed some. I actually used it in both types of weather!!!!
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04-07-2006, 12:03 PM
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I would say an umbrella. They make them small enough now to fit in your purse
Congratulations and have a safe trip! Vicki
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04-07-2006, 04:46 PM
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We brought a small umbrella for each of US and we used them! I didn't see anyone wearing ponchos in Moscow when it was raining.
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04-07-2006, 05:50 PM
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LOL!!! Whoa, boy....it must have been a long day. (wink) When I read this subject my mind made it "Umbrella or pooches in Russia."
I thought "AmySue, and umbrella is a good idea but I don't think you should take your dog." LOL! Anyway -- We were in Russia last August and September. It rained several days. I saw many people with umbrellas (mostly black) but did not see anyone in a poncho. I'd choose the umbrella. 
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Kim --------------- mom to DS (now 8 years old) adopted in 2001 in Krasnoyarsk, Russia mom to DD (now 5 years old) adopted in 2005 in Moscow Region, Russia
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04-07-2006, 11:26 PM
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Hi, amysue!
Where are you headed in Russia? (I don't know where Izhevsk is...)It's been very windy here. Rather than deal with inside-out umbrellas most people are just getting wet!! I guess it just depends on if you want your hands free. Have a SUPER trip! Kate
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