Peter the Great vs. Walt Disney

[jekjones1558]

I'm posting this thread from St. Petersburg, Russia. This is a lovely city, but I just had to check here on the DIS to see my countdown clock so I know how long it will be until my next DVC trip. On the scoreboard for my heart, Walt has Peter beat. And I miss checking on the DIS!
Jean

[bobbiwoz]

Oh my word, you are far away! We can't wait to make time for an Eastern European cruise, we have to visit Gdansk and St. Petersburg Russia. Are you on a cruise?

Anyway, have a great time!

Bobbi :wave:

[bwvBound]

Whoo-hoo! We'll be there in three weeks aboard the Norwegian Dream. Counting down!

[dianeschlicht]

Hope you are having a GREAT trip, Jean, and hope you get back to Minnesota soon, 'cuz summer was this last weekend! ;)

[Granny]

Jean....hope your are having a safe and memorable trip.

Is it true that there's DVC kiosk in the main square in St. Petersburg's? :smooth:

[schoen]

Wow...
I have to admire your dedication to Disney. I lived there and studied Russian in college, and now teach it to high school students. It would be hard for me to say which I like better. I hope you are having a great time. Be sure to try some plemeni! They are pretty amazing!

[byoung]

Far far far away soon you will be at the world!!!

[jekjones1558]

Bobbi,
Yes, on a cruise. You will love it.
Diane,
Heard about the 97 degree weather. Worried my peonies and the last of my rhodies will have come and gone by the time I get home.
Schoen,
Too late! Only 2 days in St. Petersburg and now we're off to Poland. Next time, I guess!
I have seen some fabulous castles, but I guess Cindy's still makes my heart the happiest!

[mxtiger67]

Did you go to the Winter Palace, Petergof Palace, Katherine's Palace? St. Petersburg is a beautiful city, hopefully I could visit there soon.
You must be on a Scandinavian cruise?
Have you gone to Estonia, Tallinn?
The reason I'm so excited about those places is that I was born in Estonia and lived there most of my childhood.

[jekjones1558]

mxtiger67,
I visited all of the above palaces and Tallin as well. Estonia is just lovely. You can be very proud of your birthplace. I could have spent much longer strolling in lower and upper Old Town. I loved the story of your folkloric music method of stating your independence. No wonder you are proud!