Leaving for St Petersburg and Moscow in a week. Any last minute tips? <BR>

I am sorry that I did not bring back more lacquered boxes and stacking dolls for gifts. Even the inexpensive ones made special surprised for my friends and family.

Its been a few years since I've been (1989) but the most memorable things about the trip were the two palaces in St Petersburg (Hermitage and the summer palace of Peter the Great), the ice cream and the circus in st Petersburg. <BR>

<BR>Like an early writer, I've not been to Russia since 1990, but I think this tip will still apply....take granola bars, raisins, other packable/nonperishable snacks. You won't be able to get quick pick me ups when you want/need them in Russia. Juice in boxes is good, too, although heavy. You eat the food over there and then that frees up packing space for the things you will buy there. Oh how I wish I were going with you!

<BR>Like an early writer, I've not been to Russia since 1990, but I think this tip will still apply....take granola bars, raisins, other packable/nonperishable snacks. You won't be able to get quick pick me ups when you want/need them in Russia. Juice in boxes is good, too, although heavy. You eat the food over there and then that frees up packing space for the things you will buy there. Oh how I wish I were going with you! <BR> <BR>Oh yes, and if you like amber jewelry, buy it there. Also, in St. P, go to the cemetary where all the famous writers and composers are buried (but then I am a big fan of cemetaries). It is a beautiful, interesting place. Also, be sure to go on a subway in either or both cities, at least once. They are amazing.

Please bring me back something <BR>I'll be happy with just a tshirt