I’m not going to be able to update much today, as I’m exhausted and need to pack. I have a place for this weekend, in a Guest House that is run almost on behalf of Anglicans here in St Petersburg. I have the phone number of the host family, and that’s another reason I need to go home and call them… I’m a bit nervous about it - eeks. Yaroslav was going to call them last night, and had a whole speech all thought up… “Hi, my name is Yaroslav, and I’m calling on behalf of a woman named Noelle who stayed with you THIRTEEN years ago…” And then he thought it was a little weird. So, now I get to really practice my Russian and call on the phone. I know what I need to say, and if it is the correct Galya, I’ll be fine… wish me luck!!
On a side note, I really dislike mosquitos and other biting bugs!
We went to the Hermitage today, which was great, but VERY packed. Spanish tourists are very, very loud - don’t hang out with them in a small room. It’s bad, promise. We followed that up with a boat ride/tour on the river - it was great. We got some sun, some shade, and many pictures. It was great… we were a smaller group today, to do the spendy things. I enjoyed it!! When the guys are gone, which happens tomorrow night, I’ll attempt to find a place that will let me upload the pictures.
Peace out!
Britt
I am so excited for you! I’m glad you found a home for the next few days and that you are going to call your host family! I’m sure it will go well. Take pictures! Oh yeah, I hate mosquitos too!
BTW - did you find a Starbucks?
