I got to spend the rest of the time in St. Petersburg with a good friend of mine from college. We walked all over the historic center city!

My friend in front of the Peter and Paul Fortress

Me in front of the Peter and Paul Fortress

Broader view of the Peter and Paul Fortress

Imperial detail on the bridge

Peter and Paul Fortress

Peter and Paul Fortress – the scaffolding on the tower looks as though it’s part of the building

Wax figure in the Fortress

My friend in front of the Peter and Paul Cathedral

The Neva and Hermitage from the Peter and Paul Fortress

Wish upon a rabbit…

My friend tossing coins to make a wish

The cruiser Aurora and the frozen river

The Aurora and me

Another view of the Aurora

Here we are again!

Before the ballet, Mariinskii Theater

Church

Submarine museum and the sailing ship the Mir

I’m going to get to go on board the Mir!

Ready to head onto the Mir

Walking back to the hotel