Miller round the world Day 24

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Didn't sleep that well and we were both up about 6 am. Repacked, breakfast (for me only) and on the bus for the airport. Somewhat irritating progression through Turkish security, customs, etc. Frustrating wait for a wheelchair for Violet.

Flight of 3 hours to St. Petersburg, Russia. We arrive and get through the usual security/customs rigamarole without too much aggravation. On the bus we meet our guide for this leg, Galina. As we drive through downtown St. Petersburg, she describes the main buildings en route. Things really get interesting when we turn onto Nevsky Prospect. It is a pleasure to see the city's typical beautiful pastel buildings and elegant squares again. We drive by statues of Lenin, Catherine the Great and others.

Our hotel is a relatively new Novotel. Our room is fairly comfortable although the AC doesn't seem to be working well. We had purchased tickets for a Russian folk show this evening but we are not up to it and manage to sell our tickets to two other people. Dinner at the hotel: salad, roast chicken and apple tort. 
Violet's leg is no better but we believe no worse, so we decide to reassess the situation tomorrow morning. If it's any worse, we will head home immediately. Otherwise, we will take the bus tour tomorrow but Vi will stay on it at stops.

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