Our second day in St. Petersburg began with a boat tour on the river:
View of the Hermitage from the water:
The day continued with a drive to the country. I like the lights on the highway:
Our destination, Catherine's Summer Palace
The golden ballroom, where that very evening Obama and other world leaders were to be for the G20 Summit:

Me, wearing the headphones to listen to our tour guide:
A painting of what the palace looked like after WWII bombing:
Another drive took us to Peterhof Palace
As everywhere, beware of pickpockets!
Back in the city:
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