Before we start we thought that we would post a photo of our ship the Voyager. This was taken in Tallin.
Our first shore excursion in St Petersburg was to the Gold room at the Hermitage Museum. Passengers from the cruise ships on these tour get access to the museum before it opens to the general public. Thank goodness, because by the time we were finishing the place was packed. It is impossible to describe the museum. They say that to spend one minute in front of every piece would take you 11 years. We had 3 hours! There was one large room dedicated to Rembrandt and we looked at just 2 or 3. We are going there again this morning.
Da Vinci’s Madonna and Child
The second excursion was a sight seeing tour Highlights of St Petersburg. Unfortunately it was raining so we didn’t spend a lot of time out of the coach. The traffic is terrifying, we thought Italian drivers were bad, but I think St. Petersburg drivers would give them a run for their money.
Peter and Paul Cathedral
Spilled Blood Cathedral
Wonderful, I check this every morning before I go to work and look forward to the next instalment.
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Me too, loving it.
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I agree. I have a look to see where you are each morning when I get to work. This is a great way to do a diary. Enjoy. Julie
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