Pushkin, part one

We took a trip to Pushkin to see the Summer Palace of the Tsar's and the home of the Amber Room. Though it is only a short drive from St. Petersburg, we decided to stay the night. The only hotel in town is located in the former servant's quarters of the palace, with a wonderful view of the palace.




We walked to get lunch through the beautiful gardens. There was a large group of students eating there who had organized for a trio of traditional Russian singers to perform.



They were quite good and fun to listen to.

We fed the ducks in the lake with our leftover bread.






Apparently the summer palace is THE place to have wedding photos taken! I was unable to get any clear shots, but there were just so many brides (in really terrible dresses).













And this was not all! There was a reception happening close to the hotel and another next to where we had dinner.

Location:Pushkin, Russia