7/18/10 Mickey's Baltic Ballyhoo Part 6

Barb,
Did you feel that you missed out by not seeing the Grand Palace or were you satisfied with just the grounds, after seeing Catherine's Palace? I understand they are practically identical.:confused3

When you were there before, did you buy Russian chocolate as gifts? Aside from nesting dolls, did you find any other "must buys" or booty from St.P? :laughing:pirate:

Sandy :cheer2::boat::sail:

We never felt we missed out on seeing the inside of Peterhoff since I hadn't looked into what we would have seen.

We bought a couple of candy bars. I didn't like them but DH and DD did. They reminded me of the English Aero bars which I don't like and they do.
We bought some little pens that were painted in the nesting doll style, they were wooden and inexpensive. Also bought a couple of t-shirts and a small water color. On the ship I did buy a small hand painted laquer box that was pricey but is really pretty.
I didn't look into the nesting dolls since I wasn't interested in buying them.

Our guide took us to a couple of gift shops for bathroom breaks, vodka shots and shopping. The shops were similiar in what they carried, lots of amber, nesting dolls, laquer boxes, shirts and all kinds of little tchokes (or however it's spelled). Prices were in US$, Euros and rubles. You could find souveniers of all price ranges there.
There was also a shop at the port. We just walked in and back out since it was hot and crowded and we were tired.

I would rather have looked at the shops at the Hermitage or Catherine's Palace, but we were pressed for time and our tour mates didn't really like to shop.
 
You're back Barb! I was about ready to send out a search party for you! :magnify:
 
You're back Barb! I was about ready to send out a search party for you! :magnify:

No search party needed. Met up with Laurie and her DD on Sat., did some shopping with them and then dropped in on my cousin and his family on the way home. Had dinner with them, watched a movie and they invited us to spend the night since it was late. It turned out to be a nice weekend away and got to meet a couple of nice gals.
 
Another rainy day here - blah

Been busy lining up doctor/vision appointments before we leave

Kara had a bad day yesterday - 2 of her guinea pigs died - the youngest one and the middle one - and her hampster drug a pair of her underoos into his cage - can't figure out how he did it but he did - the little bugger -
 

Another rainy day here - blah

Been busy lining up doctor/vision appointments before we leave

Kara hampster drug a pair of her underoos into his cage - can't figure out how he did it but he did - the little bugger -
:lmao::rotfl2::rotfl:
 
Funny today's the 18th & we are leaving on the 18th & no one has mentioned that we have 2 months to go!:confused3

Oh well Sunday it will be 8 weeks!popcorn:::3dglasses
 
Hello! My name is Thomas, and my family and I are excited to be going on the July 18 Baltic cruise!! :wave2:

We are Thomas (me), DW Jen, and DD12 Sarah. We are in stateroom 8034.

We live in Virginia, so we are joining the horde already going!! :rotfl:

I have read through nearly all the information on the Disboards regarding our cruise and the excursions/activities. It certainly makes for a long read! Our shore excursions are all planned and set now so that is a bit of a relief.

I know we are joining in rather late in the game, but better now than never! party:

Hope everyone has had a great day!

Thomas
 
Hello! My name is Thomas, and my family and I are excited to be going on the July 18 Baltic cruise!! :wave2:

We are Thomas (me), DW Jen, and DD12 Sarah. We are in stateroom 8034.

We live in Virginia, so we are joining the horde already going!! :rotfl:

I have read through nearly all the information on the Disboards regarding our cruise and the excursions/activities. It certainly makes for a long read! Our shore excursions are all planned and set now so that is a bit of a relief.

I know we are joining in rather late in the game, but better now than never! party:

Hope everyone has had a great day!

Thomas

Welcome!:thumbsup2
 
Hello! My name is Thomas, and my family and I are excited to be going on the July 18 Baltic cruise!! :wave2:

We are Thomas (me), DW Jen, and DD12 Sarah. We are in stateroom 8034.

We live in Virginia, so we are joining the horde already going!! :rotfl:

I have read through nearly all the information on the Disboards regarding our cruise and the excursions/activities. It certainly makes for a long read! Our shore excursions are all planned and set now so that is a bit of a relief.

I know we are joining in rather late in the game, but better now than never! party:

Hope everyone has had a great day!

Thomas

Welcome to our thread Thomas and family. :welcome:party: We are a chatty bunch :rotfl2:
 
Hello! My name is Thomas, and my family and I are excited to be going on the July 18 Baltic cruise!! :wave2:

We are Thomas (me), DW Jen, and DD12 Sarah. We are in stateroom 8034.

We live in Virginia, so we are joining the horde already going!! :rotfl:

I have read through nearly all the information on the Disboards regarding our cruise and the excursions/activities. It certainly makes for a long read! Our shore excursions are all planned and set now so that is a bit of a relief.

I know we are joining in rather late in the game, but better now than never! party:

Hope everyone has had a great day!

Thomas

Welcome Thomas!! I will add you and your family to the first post. We are not only chatty, but friendly too!:rotfl:
 
welcome welcome welcome

eek 8 weeks - I need to get cracking

Kara came home today with a message that she had won something - gets it tomorrow
 
Hello! My name is Thomas, and my family and I are excited to be going on the July 18 Baltic cruise!! :wave2:

We are Thomas (me), DW Jen, and DD12 Sarah. We are in stateroom 8034.

We live in Virginia, so we are joining the horde already going!! :rotfl:

I have read through nearly all the information on the Disboards regarding our cruise and the excursions/activities. It certainly makes for a long read! Our shore excursions are all planned and set now so that is a bit of a relief.

I know we are joining in rather late in the game, but better now than never! party:

Hope everyone has had a great day!

Thomas

Hi Thomas & Jen & Sarah !!

WELCOME !! :cheer2:

We are also from Newport News !!! We will be on the cruise with our son, Kevin ( Cousin Orville ) DW Kathleen, sons Gavin (5) and Liam ( 7 mos)

Hope to see you around the ship ! Have you cruised with Disney before ? This will be our 8th Disney cruise.

GINA & BRUCE
 
Funny today's the 18th & we are leaving on the 18th & no one has mentioned that we have 2 months to go!:confused3

Oh well Sunday it will be 8 weeks!popcorn:::3dglasses

Yup it is the 18th, I lose track of dates anymore. Although, my friends did send me an email to let me know that the cruise was 2 months away and I didn't put 2 and 2 together that it was the 18th. :headache:

Eek....8 weeks :confused3 that can't be...there's too much to be done and I will be gone for 4 weeks.
 
Welcome Thomas and family. :flower3:



Sorry to hear Kara had a bad day yesterday. :grouphug:
You'll have to let us know what she won.
 
Still morning here! It's a pretty one too!
Barb, I notice that Laurie (MrsScooby) hasn't posted much since the 2 of you met! Hmmmm..... ;)
 
We are back in the swing of things.

Life has been a bit crazy, Joan had to have surgery, but all things look like this cruise is on again. We did have to cancel the repositioning cruise to Barcelona.:sad2:

Have been lurking some, but today it seems real since our flight information is now on our reservation.:):)
 

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