Our last day in Helsinki takes us to Peterhof Palace and then it’s back on the cruise to the next destination.

We take full advantage of our full day in St. Petersburg visiting some many places we lose count. We walk everywhere but will the steps for the day record be broken in Russia or will Budapest still hold the title?

The clock is ticking on our 72 hour visa-free stay in St. Peterburg and we rush to get in as much as we can.

We leave Helsinki on the cruise ship The Princess Anathasia bound for St. Petersburg where we befriend an interesting group of French PHDs.