Huw's Bit Spent 2 hrs+ in The Hermitage first thing - wow! Amazing collection but you need at least a week in there! Russian sub and battle ships on the river with crew on deck in full dress uniform, music playing and whistles going - engines on - all very exciting - its a national holiday tmorrow: Navy Day. Found an adapter for my Mac - yeay - back in business! Highlight of day though was the ballet! Yes, correct I said the ballet - it was outstanding! Al...

Huw's Bit Morning swim and spa! This is more like it! SAPSAN high speed train to St Petersburg is fantastic! Not only high speed but outstanding 3 course meal (with vodka) served in our very comfortable, reclining leather seats! Good wifi speed as well. They've clearly been learning off British Rail(nt)! Does BR even exist anymore? Hotel smack in the middle of town - not as good as Moscow though! Different feel to Moscow - feels much more touristy! ...