*MY TRIP TO SAINT PETERSBURG*

Without a doubt this is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Off the rekord, I admit I was a bit hesitant about taking such a leap into the unknown but our teachers managed to find an excellent tour guide that knew the city inside and out.. Most people think as Moscow as the capital of Russia and overlook the fact that St Petersburg served that role for over 200 years. 

Regardless of your interests you are bound to find it in the city. During our stay we went to see the Pavlovsk palace, Zimniy palace, the Catherin's palace and had dinners at fine restaurants in the evening. The days were spent viewing artwork by the masters such as Raphael and Leonardo da Vinci in the Hermitage Museum or walking the halls of the various palaces built by the Romanovs. We also brushed up on our knowledge about Petersburg's hardship when it was the Second World War and a lot of the masterpieces of art were seriously damaged. 

During our trip I was really in my element. I found the people friendly and outgoing, the city easy to navigate and the culture intriguing.

And here are some photos :)