Rare MicCanberra Posted August 13, 2015 #1051 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 Strangely enough, I have travelled the metro in NYC alone and while cautious was not scared. I believe it has been cleaned up considerably since the filming of 'The Warriors' and such. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Warriors_(film) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted August 13, 2015 Author #1052 Share Posted August 13, 2015 I noticed that the ships were still in the river . But the submarine looked like it was blowing bubbles and moving , so I hustled down to take a video before it moved . But it didn't . I don't recall ever seeing the streets so deserted Across the street from the river you can see from left to right , St. Isaac's Cathedral , two yellow buildings , the Senate and the Synod , connected by an arch , and the Bronze Horseman . Saint Isaac's Cathedral ( more later ) The Bronze Horseman http://www.saint-petersburg.com/monuments/bronze-horseman/ The story of the sculptor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted August 13, 2015 #1053 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 . :) How frustrating. Wishing pat luck with this round of antibiotics and the subsequent surgery. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted August 13, 2015 #1054 Share Posted August 13, 2015 I love going to places when they are empty and there is no one to get in your shots. We have been fortunate to get some of that emptiness at various places around the world like the Great wall in China for example.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKNYC Posted August 13, 2015 #1055 Share Posted August 13, 2015 We New Yorker instinctively avoid the empty train cars. I usually means it smells bad and/or there is no Air conditioning in it. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted August 14, 2015 #1056 Share Posted August 14, 2015 We New Yorker instinctively avoid the empty train cars. I usually means it smells bad and/or there is no Air conditioning in it. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk And no one to hear you scream:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKNYC Posted August 14, 2015 #1057 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Exactly! Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted August 14, 2015 Author #1058 Share Posted August 14, 2015 And no one to hear you scream:eek: You are a scream Mic ! :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted August 14, 2015 #1059 Share Posted August 14, 2015 You are a scream Mic ! :eek: Thanks Buddy.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare perfect match Posted August 14, 2015 #1060 Share Posted August 14, 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 . :) I'm sorry to hear that Pat is still fighting the infection, but I am really glad her DR is making sure it is all cleared up before proceeding with the surgery. Hopefully once the infection is gone, the surgery will go smoothly. I will continue to be sending thoughts and prayers your way for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery. I was surprised to see the English translations on the sign where the boat tours started. I'm wondering how many other signs like that one you may have seen. I loved the submarine in the river. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upwarduk Posted August 14, 2015 #1061 Share Posted August 14, 2015 I was surprised to see the English translations on the sign where the boat tours started. I'm wondering how many other signs like that one you may have seen. I loved the submarine in the river. We were in St Pete 2 weeks ago. Our SPB tour guide told us that signs were starting to be put in English now, as they realised that a great deal of their income came from tourism. It is the guides themselves who have pushed for it, St Pete has taken it on board, Moscow less so. One of the guides teaches English during the winter months( Oct- April) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted August 14, 2015 Author #1062 Share Posted August 14, 2015 We were in St Pete 2 weeks ago.Our SPB tour guide told us that signs were starting to be put in English now, as they realised that a great deal of their income came from tourism. It is the guides themselves who have pushed for it, St Pete has taken it on board, Moscow less so. One of the guides teaches English during the winter months( Oct- April) We too have noticed during the course of our visits , an increase in English spoken and on signage , making it more easy for independent travelers . With it's harbor on the Gulf of Finland , SPB is much more accessible to cruise ships ( and ferries ) than Moscow . Peter the Great had a vision of a window to the West ( Europe ) importing many great architects , builders and artists to build his city , thus keeping it more European . But Moscow has always retained it's Russian idenity and character , and is more resistant to change . It's a bit like comparing the Hermitage , with it's collection of European and world art , to the Russian Museum and it's works by Russian artists . :) :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted August 14, 2015 Author #1063 Share Posted August 14, 2015 The buildings behind the statue of Peter the Great are the Senate and the Synod . http://www.saint-petersburg.com/buildings/senate-and-synod-building/ The S & S , are two separate buildings joined together by arch at the center . At the time of construction , they housed the church ( Russian Orthodox ) and the government . I loved the stark contrast of this photo of the statues on top of the arch , symbolizing Virtue ( the church ) and Justice ( the state ) . Turning now to St. Isaac's Cathedral . It's the 4 th largest cathedral in the world , and it took 40 years to complete , and it can hold 14,000 worshipers ! . Detail We will discuss the Cathedral later in detail when we take an inside visit , but for now , just an overview . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted August 14, 2015 Author #1064 Share Posted August 14, 2015 In St. Isaac's Square is a statue of Tsar Nicholas I , overlooking the cathedral The Blue Bridge at 319' , is considered by some to be the widest bridge in the world . http://www.saint-petersburg.com/virtual-tour/blue-bridge/ Some reflections on the river Moika After I rejoined Pat at the apartment we were scheduled to meet some American friends , later that morning . :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted August 14, 2015 #1065 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Love that blue sky framing the subject, great shots and looks like a beautiful day.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cl.klink Posted August 15, 2015 #1066 Share Posted August 15, 2015 ... Turning now to St. Isaac's Cathedral . It's the 4 th largest cathedral in the world , and it took 40 years to complete , and it can hold 14,000 worshipers ! ... What are #1-3? - Joel Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare perfect match Posted August 15, 2015 #1067 Share Posted August 15, 2015 We were in St Pete 2 weeks ago.Our SPB tour guide told us that signs were starting to be put in English now, as they realised that a great deal of their income came from tourism. It is the guides themselves who have pushed for it, St Pete has taken it on board, Moscow less so. One of the guides teaches English during the winter months( Oct- April) Thanks for the info, Jackie. I did look back at some of Joe's other pictures that included signs, and did notice the English translations on them as well. I know if I went to St Pete, I would definitely find it helpful. Joe, I hope those antibiotics are clearing up Pat's infection. I'm sure you both want to be on the recovery side of this surgery instead of waiting for it to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upwarduk Posted August 15, 2015 #1068 Share Posted August 15, 2015 What a difference a blue sky makes to photos, we had as our guide put it,'Fifty Shades of Grey.' BTW The capacity of St Iaacs church is so great because no one sits to worship in the Russian Orthodox Church. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted August 15, 2015 Author #1069 Share Posted August 15, 2015 Love that blue sky framing the subject, great shots and looks like a beautiful day.:D Us too ! It reminds us of cold fronts at home , clear , cool and dry . :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted August 15, 2015 Author #1070 Share Posted August 15, 2015 What are #1-3?- Joel Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I'm not certain Joel , but I think St. Peter's in Rome and St. Paul's in London . I've read in a guide book that it is # 4 , but some of our guides told us it is # 3 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted August 15, 2015 Author #1071 Share Posted August 15, 2015 Joe, I hope those antibiotics are clearing up Pat's infection. I'm sure you both want to be on the recovery side of this surgery instead of waiting for it to happen. Thank you Nancy , we appreciate your concern . I will post all future updates on Pat's condition on our other thread to avoid any conflict of interest with this thread . The other thread has our most views with about 137,000 , and is similar to this one , but it's deals with " Cruising the Caribbean on the Caribbean Princess " . A link to the other thread : http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2094420 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted August 15, 2015 Author #1072 Share Posted August 15, 2015 What a difference a blue sky makes to photos, we had as our guide put it,'Fifty Shades of Grey.'BTW The capacity of St Iaacs church is so great because no one sits to worship in the Russian Orthodox Church. It surely does ! It's why we like the Spring ( fewer crowds too ) . Thanks for the info on the ROC . We did attend a church service at this cute little church , Chesma . The people were standing and I didn't want to disturb the service with a loud click from the camera's shutter , so I shot this video clip . A beautiful service that reminded me of the Latin mass from our childhood . Ladies must wear a head covering in the ROC . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upwarduk Posted August 15, 2015 #1073 Share Posted August 15, 2015 It surely does ! It's why we like the Spring ( fewer crowds too ) . Thanks for the info on the ROC . We did attend a church service at this cute little church , Chesma The people were standing and I didn't want to disturb the service with a loud click from the camera's shutter. A beautiful service that reminded me of the Latin mass from our childhood . Ladies must wear a head covering in the ROC . Same as us in Helsinki, the day after our S Pete visits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted August 15, 2015 #1074 Share Posted August 15, 2015 Yes they stand for the whole service which can take up to two hours. They breed them tough there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted August 15, 2015 Author #1075 Share Posted August 15, 2015 Yes they stand for the whole service which can take up to two hours. They breed them tough there. There's no wimps in Russia . There's also a famous ( in Russia ) soviet movie , Moscow does not believe in Tears . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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