Igor arranged for a tour guide to meet us at our hotel and show us some of the city. Dasha, our tour guide, speaks excellent English and is very knowledgeable about the history of St. Petersburg. We went to St. Isaac’s square, St. Isaac’s cathedral, and The Hermitage. The architecture is amazing, and the art was breathtaking. It was amazing to see works of art by Rembrandt, Michelangelo, and Leonardo da Vinci.
Doug and I definitely stand out here! I think we were the only people in the city wearing tennis shoes. The women here wear dressy boots and dark coats, and long black coats seem to be the most popular choice in outerwear. Maybe by the end of the week we’ll become accustomed to people snickering at us or trying to sell things to the “A-meer-i-cans.” Tomorrow, I’m wearing black shoes!
Speaking of tomorrow, it’s only 19 hours until we meet out baby girl!
Doug and I definitely stand out here! I think we were the only people in the city wearing tennis shoes. The women here wear dressy boots and dark coats, and long black coats seem to be the most popular choice in outerwear. Maybe by the end of the week we’ll become accustomed to people snickering at us or trying to sell things to the “A-meer-i-cans.” Tomorrow, I’m wearing black shoes!
Speaking of tomorrow, it’s only 19 hours until we meet out baby girl!
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