The Death-sicles
Herzen University Tour
Winter Palace

On the Neva River

Yesterday was an excursion day so we were free until 3:15 pm. Kate and I decided to walk over to see the Hermitage, the Winter Palace, and the the Neva River. It was absolutely too beautiful for words, especially with all the fresh snow on the ground. Everyone just seemed happier that morning.

The excursion around one of the university's campus was cool, but I couldn't understand everything that the guide was saying. Two random Russian students pretended to be a part of the tour for a little while though and Kaitlin and I ended up meeting them, so that was fun. Then we went and got our library card photos taken and had some dinner before we went to meet our tutors for bowling.

My tutor ended up coming late, but she was sooo cool! She's 28 and a DJ at the club that we went to last night. She spoke pretty fast at first, but then slowed down when I needed her to. I didn't end up bowling (even though I got the shoes), but we both got drinks (I had beer with kuracou - I'm sure I spelled that wrong - syrup, so it was green!! and delicious) and just talked.

Gotta go to class now - at least we have just 2 more days till the weekend!