Peterhof Palace - June 11

 Looking back it's amazing how much we did this day, it helps having the sun out till 1 am. We started off going to Peterhof Palace and Gardens, which is famous for its fountains. By subway and bus, about an hour ride from the city, and were early enough to see the fountains being turned on at 11 am.

 Subway stations are not as impressive as Moscow's but very deep, with long distances in between the stations. 

 There were thousands of people throughout the garden, but still you could find a secluded spot, also the view of the Gulf of Finland is amazing.

 Gulf of Finland, walking in the steps of Peter the Great :).

 Aye-aye Kapitan.

Unlike the children having fun running through the fountain where a stepping on a stone that triggers the fountain, David chickened out.

 He-he, although the umbrella made it worse.

 A somewhat confused russian newlywed couple, whom we asked to pose with Flat Stanley.

 After a lot of waking we decided to take a water taxi (big boat) back to the city, about 30 min ride that dropped us off near the Hermitage (basically the center of St. Petersburg). 

 It was the last night of Christy and Byron's stay. We walked around the center a bit more before heading to their apartment for pelmeni.

 Russia is getting ready for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. Unfortunatly this official merchandise boutique was way out of our price range, mens t-shirts started at around $80 and up.

 Buying pelmeni at a very nice super market.

 Drooling at a very nice selection of sweets at the bakery counter at a super market.

 Byron studying the fat contents of russian Lay's Sour cream and onion flavored chips.

 Set up for the international rowing competition. (by the way this was taken at about 11 pm)