Mandrogi Village

Mandrogi Village

June 4, 2017 This was a lazy day, with few scheduled activities but many opportunities for photos as we cruised along the river Svir. We did stop for a little time (and lunch) in Mandrogi. In a village created solely for tourists, it’s possible that shopping...
The Catherine Palace

The Catherine Palace

June 3, 2017 No comments from me today, just photographs from Yekaterininskiy–The Catherine Palace. Interiors   Gardens in the...
St. Petersburg Part 2

St. Petersburg Part 2

June 2, 2017 Last night we enjoyed seeing Swan Lake danced by the Marinsky Ballet at the Alexandrinsky Theatre. What a beautiful building! This morning started out with a very cold rainy ride to the Winter Palace. The Hermitage is one of the museums we’ve wanted...