Here we had our private tour booked through Russian Tour Guides. We had our own guide, driver and car for the two days. Great experience to be able to make changes as we go and not be a part of a large group. Had lunch both days with the guide in restaurants the Russian use. These two days were the highlight of the trip.
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Right near the ship dock was the building for Mining Engineering - somewhat different than in US
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Horse monumnet to Nicholas I in front of St Isaac's Cathedral
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Emilee and I with Blood Church of St Peter in background
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Church of Our Saviour on the Spilled Blood
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Inside of the Our Saviour Church
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Ceiling in part of Our Savior Church
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Peterhof's Park and Gardens
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Water treatments out back towards the bay - ALL water is from natural flow - no pumps
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A fountain arrangement
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Crowds of people there with a garden in background
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One of many fountains along the expansive gardens
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An impressive set of fountains
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One of many statues as part of the many Peterhof fountains
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Catherine Palace -From rear the left hand side of the expansive building
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A central view of the bulding from the rear
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Interior room with table setting
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Another room - note the blue ceramic in corner - a fireplace
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Another room
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Another room with a fireplace
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Emilee and I near a statue with a broken pot in the gardens of Catherine Palace
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View of some of the gardens
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Catherine Palace Central segment
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Winter Palace
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Evening view of city from ship
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Jerry with guide at Catherine Palace
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