St Petersburg

[viz48]

My daughter and her husband are going to St Petersburg. They have never travelled in Russia before. Anyone have any "do's " or "don'ts"

Thanks

[grasscarp]

They have to visit the Hermitage Museum. It is amazing. The trips along the rivers are very pleasant. I cant think of anything bad to say about the place. Have been there twice on business and would happily go back any time. The hardest bit about going is sorting out the visa and after that it is all easy.

[Brian601]

Warn their Credit Card supplier in advance if they propose to use it whilst there. They froze mine after the first use.

[grasscarp]

Good point Brian. I had forgotten about that and my credit card was declined untill I phoned them up and said I was in Russia. (I had not warned them in advance)

[thugulike]

Be very careful when coming out of a bank. Mr thug and I have a system which involves one of us leaving first, waiting 10 seconds or so and then the other following. He was followed our of a bank on the main street. I alerted him and we made 3 left turns and were still being followed, a sure sign you are in trouble. We got to the forecourt of The Heritage and the guy was still on our tail. In a fit a temper I turned and shouted and swore at him (I'm such a lady too) and he turned and walked away. Mr thug is over 6' tall and well made so we're not vulnerable people, we have travelled widely and know what to do. Take care!

Also take a torch in case it goes dark on you while you're out. The streets have large holes in them and street lights can be poor.