Exit House...
Make sure pie shop across the street is still open. Make note to save 15 roubles for a cabbage pie later. Continue on my way.
Pass Schmidt, where our orientation was held. Reminisce about the days of a 5 minute commute.
West down the river (the dockyards)
The 'annunciation bridge' which I cross to get to school. Pretty beautiful. It goes up from 1-5am, also pretty beautiful.
Schmidt, again
North Embankment from the bridge:
See unknown impressive palace. Take photo. Continue on way.
Cast a glance at the winter palace, easts down the Neva. What a sight for a Friday morning!
Head down the bridge.
Other palace. Take photo. Continue on way.
Parking on the sidewalk. That's cool here.
Turn right down Galernaya. Avoid stray dogs and stray dog poo.
Arrive Smolny...
Sorry to be so brief, but hopefully it gives you some impression of the city I'm in!
What a gorgeous city. And as you said, quite European in style. I can see why it reminds you of London, even without the weather. And what a powerful river is the Neva. Must be lovely at night, illuminated and reflected.
ReplyDeleteQuite nice, I think, that you are able to process to school past (and in) palaces.