upwarduk Posted August 11, 2015 #1026 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Thanks for the link, I realise that we must have seen the church from our mooring on the English Bank, when we visited St Pete in 2002. Even though we had been before, we visited different places this time. Last time we only had an outside city tour and many of the buildings were covered, as they were being renovated for the Tri Centenial celebrations in Spring of 2003. This time, we saw some amazing sights and even though the weather was poor ( The Green Winter, or as the guides prefer ' Fifty Shades of Grey.') Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted August 12, 2015 Author #1027 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Thanks for the link, I realise that we must have seen the church from our mooring on the English Bank, when we visited St Pete in 2002.Even though we had been before, we visited different places this time. Last time we only had an outside city tour and many of the buildings were covered, as they were being renovated for the Tri Centenial celebrations in Spring of 2003. This time, we saw some amazing sights and even though the weather was poor ( The Green Winter, or as the guides prefer ' Fifty Shades of Grey.') With so much to see and do in SPB , it's impossible to properly do in only 2 days ! That prompted a stay for us . We also like the feeling of walking around on our own , at our own pace . We have never heard that expression ( the green winter ) before . But we did hear another one on our first visit to Moscow . It was windy , rainy and cold in September when we met our guide at the train station . After greeting us she lamented " Moscow weather , 9 months of anticipation and 3 months of disappointment " . :rolleyes: We later , on this trip , returned to Moscow to meet some other friends and to try the weather again . ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted August 12, 2015 #1028 Share Posted August 12, 2015 I have been lucky enough to never have had weather ruin a holiday although it has often not been what I would have preferred.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted August 12, 2015 Author #1029 Share Posted August 12, 2015 The people of St. Petersburg were in a festive mood and some were enjoying boat rides on the canal where our apartment was located , in this clip : And we were too , as we left for our friend's apartment . We had been introduced to Yuri and Nellie by DenRus when we selected a Have dinner with a Russian family , option . At that first dinner , we met as strangers and left as friends , and it seems that we have much more in common , than differences . We've been to their apartment several times , and felt confident going there . As we tried to enter the metro , we found that our card would't work . Once again our language barrier became apparent as we tried to explain our demise to the cashier . A young lady with her parents stepped forward and told us that she could help . We thanked her and her parents profusely in both English and Russian . After exiting the proper metro station , we got turned around and wound up being late . However , our friends warmly received us and introduced us to a new friend . She's an actress in the local theatre , whose husband was recently deceased . I don't know if it's true , and perhaps someone else can share their experience , but we have heard that visiting a local ranks very high on the hospitality list . And that's been the case every time we go to dinner at Nellie's kitchen . It's a bit like going to the Chef's Table on a Russian cruise ship . It is the best Russian food that we have had , in Russia ! There's eating , drinking and laughing - and we also discuss politics and religion sometimes , with a mutual respect . As the vodka in the bottle disappeared , Yuri suggest that we go see the fireworks near the river . Oh no , another crowd ! :eek: But it's so much nicer - going with friends !!! :) :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted August 12, 2015 Author #1030 Share Posted August 12, 2015 I have been lucky enough to never have had weather ruin a holiday although it has often not been what I would have preferred.:D Us too , we usually embrace the weather as a challenge . I think that it bothers the guides more than us , as they want to show their side and further encourage tourism . But an accident - that's another story ! :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted August 12, 2015 #1031 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Us too , we usually embrace the weather as a challenge . I think that it bothers the guides more than us , as they want to show their side and further encourage tourism . But an accident - that's another story ! :eek: Yes, no need to remind us how quickly plans can be thrown out due to our health, etc.:( Hope the surgery goes well for Pat.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted August 12, 2015 Author #1032 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Yes, no need to remind us how quickly plans can be thrown out due to our health, etc.:( Hope the surgery goes well for Pat.:D Thanks Mic , sorry we're becoming increasing frustrated at this point . They cancelled surgery this morning as infection as set in . :( Antibiotics , and see the Dr. tomorrow morning . If it looks OK , she'll be the third surgery of the afternoon tomorrow . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted August 12, 2015 Author #1033 Share Posted August 12, 2015 A small video clip , almost like being there : After returning to their apartment for dessert , we agreed to meet again another day as it was very late , and almost time for the metro to close . The day had a great finish , and we almost had the metro to ourselves . And with no cruise ships in port the next day , we had something fun planned . :) :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie115 Posted August 12, 2015 #1034 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Thanks Mic , sorry we're becoming increasing frustrated at this point . They cancelled surgery this morning as infection as set in . :( Antibiotics , and see the Dr. tomorrow morning . If it looks OK , she'll be the third surgery of the afternoon tomorrow . Please wish Pat luck from me too....hope the antibiotics work and she gets through the surgery tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted August 12, 2015 Author #1035 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Please wish Pat luck from me too....hope the antibiotics work and she gets through the surgery tomorrow. Thank you Gracie , we have hopes and prayers . ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted August 12, 2015 #1036 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Please wish Pat luck from me too....hope the antibiotics work and she gets through the surgery tomorrow. Yes, I am sure it will get sorted soon, just hope they can manage the pain for her until they do.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise47 Posted August 12, 2015 #1037 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Observation. To the OP. IT seen like that Russian males & females do not wear white basketball/tennis shoes in public. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted August 12, 2015 Author #1038 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Yes, I am sure it will get sorted soon, just hope they can manage the pain for her until they do.:D That's been pretty good until the Dr. insert a large bore needle in her knee joint to remove a large hematoma yesterday ! I'm used to preforming medical procedures on others , but not seeing it on my wife ! :eek: :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted August 12, 2015 Author #1039 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Observation. To the OP. IT seen like that Russian males & females do not wear white basketball/tennis shoes in public. An astute observation ! They do sometimes , mostly when exercising . We dress to blend in , walking shoes for both , dress shoes for men and the ladies LOVE heels ! :) :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted August 12, 2015 Author #1040 Share Posted August 12, 2015 (edited) Sunday morning , the day after Victory Day , I took the camera for a walk along our canal . The light was amazing ! First stop , the Bank Bridge , is a pedestrian bridge with griffins holding the the cables in their mouths . https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bank_Bridge Next stop , Nevsky Prospect and the Kazan Cathedral http://www.saint-petersburg.com/virtual-tour/nevsky-prospect/ In the distance was the iconic Church of our Savior on the Spilled Blood ! There were still VD decorations crossing the canal . If you seen only 1 photo of St. Petersburg , this church is probably it . Edited August 12, 2015 by scubacruiserx2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chamima Posted August 12, 2015 #1041 Share Posted August 12, 2015 That's been pretty good until the Dr. insert a large bore needle in her knee joint to remove a large hematoma yesterday ! I'm used to preforming medical procedures on others , but not seeing it on my wife ! :eek: :( :eek: I hope the antibiotics are working and the surgery is quick and effective! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted August 13, 2015 Author #1042 Share Posted August 13, 2015 :eek: I hope the antibiotics are working and the surgery is quick and effective! Thank you , we'll find out in the morning ! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare perfect match Posted August 13, 2015 #1043 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Thanks Mic , sorry we're becoming increasing frustrated at this point . They cancelled surgery this morning as infection as set in . :( Antibiotics , and see the Dr. tomorrow morning . If it looks OK , she'll be the third surgery of the afternoon tomorrow . That's been pretty good until the Dr. insert a large bore needle in her knee joint to remove a large hematoma yesterday ! I'm used to preforming medical procedures on others , but not seeing it on my wife ! :eek: :( Oh,no! I hope Pat's antibiotics have been working well so she will be ready for surgery in the morning. I give you a lot of credit for being able to watch the hematoma removal proceedure. I could watch it being done to someone else, but I'm not sure I could watch something like that being done to my husband. The last church pictured was spectacular! If I ever get to St Petersburg, I will be sure to see it. I think I'd want to skip the crowds at the military parade, though. :eek: It looked like you had a great time with your Russian friends. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted August 13, 2015 #1044 Share Posted August 13, 2015 That's been pretty good until the Dr. insert a large bore needle in her knee joint to remove a large hematoma yesterday ! I'm used to preforming medical procedures on others , but not seeing it on my wife ! :eek: :( Ouch.:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted August 13, 2015 #1045 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Oh,no! I hope Pat's antibiotics have been working well so she will be ready for surgery in the morning. I give you a lot of credit for being able to watch the hematoma removal proceedure. I could watch it being done to someone else, but I'm not sure I could watch something like that being done to my husband. :D I agree, I get a bit squeamish when these type of things are done to my wife or son but am fine with doing things to other people or having them done to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted August 13, 2015 Author #1046 Share Posted August 13, 2015 A few more photos of the church exterior The water in the canal is brown , but the reflection of the sky makes it look blue At Palace Square , the stages were being torn down The building with the tall spire is the Admiralty http://www.saint-petersburg.com/virtual-tour/admiralty/ On the river in front of the Admiralty is where many boat tours originate , including the hydrofoil to Peterhof . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKNYC Posted August 13, 2015 #1047 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Hi Scubacruisex2 Wanted to take the opportunity to wish Pat all the best with her knee. BTW where I come from you don't want to be alone on the metro. I loved STP. Denise Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted August 13, 2015 Author #1048 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Hi Scubacruisex2Wanted to take the opportunity to wish Pat all the best with her knee. BTW where I come from you don't want to be alone on the metro. I loved STP. Denise Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Thanks Denise . The SPB Metro was the first one that we rode , followed , by the tube , the U-bahn in Munich and the Metro in Moscow . While we never felt at risk , perhaps ignorance is bliss ? We're happy that you liked SPB , but we realize that it's not for everyone . The surgeon was not satisfied with the oral antibiotics progress , so Pat was admitted to the hospital today for a round of stronger IV antibiotics . We're looking for a Monday surgery date if things go as planned . ;) I hope to post some photos and then head back to the hospital to tuck her in for the night . :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie115 Posted August 13, 2015 #1049 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Thanks Denise . The SPB Metro was the first one that we rode , followed , by the tube , the U-bahn in Munich and the Metro in Moscow . While we never felt at risk , perhaps ignorance is bliss ? We're happy that you liked SPB , but we realize that it's not for everyone . The surgeon was not satisfied with the oral antibiotics progress , so Pat was admitted to the hospital today for a round of stronger IV antibiotics . We're looking for a Monday surgery date if things go as planned . ;) I hope to post some photos and then head back to the hospital to tuck her in for the night . :) Joe, I'm so sorry Pat is going through all this...hopefully the IV antibiotics will do the trick and she can start mending quickly after surgery. Fingers, toes and every thing else crossed that it all goes well for her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chamima Posted August 13, 2015 #1050 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Boy, they're really putting both of you through the wringer. :( So sorry! I guess it's better to be safe though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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