11.5.14

St. Petersburg, Russia, Pt. 2

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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