So It's been a while. I won't try to catch y'all up to everything, since I am borrowing a computer and there are only 30 minutes of wireless at MacDonald's before some unknown horrific fate occurs, I will keep this brief.
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My last night in DC was fun, and I got to see the Natural History Museum and National Gallery of Art before catching the bus to the airport.
My journey from the US was exhausting, even though shorter than the last time. I fell asleep on the bus into St. Petersburg, and so missed an introduction to the city beyond being startled awake by our Russian coordinators at important buildings. I fell into bed once the chaos at check-in was sorted out and slept for 12 hours.
Jet lag. Awful, awful jet lag. Bitterly resented the beginning of orientation in Russia, as it was mostly redundant. Coffee/Tea break was good. Almost didn't go out into the city during our free time, but am really glad I did go. 5 hours of walking, and I got to unknowingly discover most of the places I was absolutely dying to go. Church of the Resurrection on Spilled Blood? Yes! Winter Palace? Check. Admiralty? Done.
At 10 PM we went on a boat ride around the city. I have pictures that I will post here soon.
Today was pretty good. Will elaborate later. Have to let Hannah have her computer back now...and pack for our 2 AM wake-up call for our 3:30 AM ride to the airport. Oh, and I have to call Bank of America, as my card has been rejected at 3 different bankomats. I'm so mad. I took care of this before I left!!!
Love, Shelley
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