When you are in an unknown country for the first time, it's hard to make your way without native people to help you. I believe today's tourist vitally needs the company of a reliable and caring companion to smooth out the way. A mere guide is not enough.

As soon as your guide leaves you, you will be lost in an unknown city and you'll have to figure everything out on your own. The wonders of St. Petersburg are many. But finding them in the best way possible is a magician's trick. And having it all explained to you in English seems a beneficial gift, not otherwise designed for you. Alex and Julia are such magicians. If they had not been there at the airport waiting to greet me and leading my way around afterwards, my trip would not be as pleasant as it actually was.

If you'd like to learn more about the whole thing please call (530)3354973 or write keepnitsimple@yahoo.com.

Alex took me to his summer cottage for fishing, barbecue, and Russian sauna.