Here we are at the enterance to Peterhof, I'm happy from the nap and lunch I had on the ride over. I think it took 30-45 minutes. All the water for the fountains is gravity fed from 2 reservoirs behind and above. This is the Grand Canal.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peterhof_Palace
These fountains are below the main residence of the palace. In front is Samson and the Lion, which represents the Russians defeating Sweden. Behind is the grotto, along with the works on the sides these makes up the Grand Cascade.
Another of many great gardens and fountains.
Most of these where stop, look, take a picture and move on since we only had a couples hours here. It would have been very easy to spend an entire day enjoying all Peterhof has to offer.
Finally a rest. Watch out for the man in the green hat.
Wait for it...
Oh yeah! There are a number of fountains that were design to get people wet.
We're convinced this is where one of the ladies in our group was pickpocketed, as it was very crowded and everyone was standing around waiting for the fountains to come on. Unfortunately, pickpocketing is very common in SP.
Christmas tree
Water, water, water
The side work of the Grand Canal. Checkerboard fountain.
The view from the top of the Grand Cascade with Samson and the Lion behind and the Grand Canal stretching out to the sea.
On the bus again for and hour ride outside of the main city to Pushkin, home of Catherine Palace.
Fantastic
The building was constructed in a long and narrow configuration. On the left looks out to the side we entered from. On the right, the other side.
Very ornate.
After riding back to the city center, some of the group returned to the ship. Alexandra and I joined three women from Mexico from our tour group and attended a Russian folk and dance show. This was taken after we returned.
Taken right after, I was out.
The Folk Show was performed at the Nikolayevsky Palace. Two sets, vodka and snacks before and at intermission.
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