MF'S Travels

[Mama Fergie]

Thanks Jenny and cookie. It's amazing that we can share our travels day by day and have new experiences.
So glad you are enjoying your trip Jenny. Where are you going next?

[cookie1]

I'm sitting here in my recliner rocker and being in Vietnam and Russia at the same time. 

[Emme]

Me too, Cookie, loving it 

Marie

[gertbysea]

I hope they made it to St Petersburg!

Gert

[gertbysea]

Message from MF

 In St Petersburg and just in from a walk with Ian. Cold here but a very beautiful city. We are going on a canal cruise this afternoon so will take some photos. Been hectic since we got here as we lost time due to unforeseen weather on the way here. Been to Swan Lake Ballet, Hermitage Museum/ gallery, russian Cossak dance performance and the obligatory churches, squares, palaces etc. Last night on the boat tonight then we have one night and almost 2 full days in a small hotel on the river. Indian meal a priority and then sus out other places to eat. Saw Jamie Oliver's restaurant in the heart of the old city close to our hotel but will give that one a miss I think. Sun has appeared on and off and a litte bit of blue in the sky. Hope you are both well x

[Emme]

Thanks for the update Gert, glad they are in St Petersburg and keeping busy by the sounds of it 

Marie

[Mama Fergie]

Thanks for posting that Gett. Have managed to get onto the forum a few times today but no luck with posting. DH had trouble too with his emails not sending so although we have a wifi signal nothing much us happening. Will try to send some photos later. Going to lunch soon and then out until dinner. It's much warmer here now as it was very chilly earlier today. 3 layers plus a jacket yesterday!!! 

[cookie1]

Thanks for posting that Gett. Have managed to get onto the forum a few times today but no luck with posting. DH had trouble too with his emails not sending so although we have a wifi signal nothing much us happening. Will try to send some photos later. Going to lunch soon and then out until dinner. It's much warmer here now as it was very chilly earlier today. 3 layers plus a jacket yesterday!!! 

Ooh, that is cold.

[Mama Fergie]

It was cold Cookie but yesterday was better although certainly not warm.
Last day of our cruise so we are packing at the moment then meeting new found friends for breakfast and all the goodbyes
Taxi picking us up and taking us into the old city to our hotel so later today we will enjoy strolling arou d the streets. Flight to Dubai tomorrow at 6.30pm. All good things come to an end and this entire trip has been wonderful.
Looking forward very much to seeing my children and grandchildren and its always nice to get home 

[judydawn]

So glad the holiday has been so nice MF, always sad to leave newly made friends but once you are on that plane homeward bound then you will just want to be home and back into your busy routine.  Enjoy the last couple of days and thanks for sharing your adventure with us. 

[Emme]

Have really enjoyed your trip with you MF, thankyou for all the lovely photos and commentary.  Thankyou for sharing,

Marie

[gertbysea]

And standby for some great new pics of St Petersburg. I have downloaded them and it will take a while for them to upload on Tapatalk but worth it. Thanks MF?

Gert

[gertbysea]

I may finish the bottle by the time this uploads!!

[gertbysea]

Due to high waves on Lake Ladoga we arrived later than expected in St Petersburg so our cruise director arranged hydrofoils to pick us up at the head of the Neva river and take us into the city for tours as it would take the ship another 2 hours to reach the docking station.



Cathedral of St Peter and St Paul within Peter and Paul Fortress






Inside the cathedral

[gertbysea]

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