Peter

As the locals call it, is a beautiful city. It reminds me a little of San Francisco. Perhaps simply because they're both port cities, but something in its character felt like home.

I do love water and I liked the canals. I wanted to try to go canoeing (sp?) but no one else seemed up for it. Here is an amazing view in front of the apartment where I stayed.

We spent 3 hours at the Hermitage and barely made a dent in it. You can see me hanging out with Puskin by the entrance to the Russian Museum.