Originally posted by dukedogsmom
You must go see Catherine's Palace. I learned about it on the Amazing Race. It's a beautiful place in Russia. I sure do envy you. Here's a link:
http://www.travelinrussia.com/pushkin-palace.htm
Thanks Val - Catherines Palace (and specifically the AMBER ROOM) is on my "must see" list!!

Originally posted by Barbara
The town to go to from Warnemuende is Rostock, a historical town that has been in the sea trade since the middle ages. Warnemuende is the port of Rostock and is also quite nice. There are beaches- but it will be too cold for any bathing There must be public transport from W.-R. It's not more than 15 km- there must be busses.

Berlin is too far for one day and not really close (like 200 km).

I wish I could go on that journey- it sounds gorgeous! St. Petersburg must be simply great.
Thanks Barbara - we will look into spending the day in Rostock - sounds lovely! The cruise are organising day trips to Berlin, but they are REALLY expensive and as you said, a VERY long trip just for a few hours!!