7-12-2015: Peteroff Palace

Today we hit the Peteroff Palace. Peter I had visited Versailles in France and wanted one of his own. He especially liked the fountain idea and came up with a grand idea that works like a charm today. By locating the Palace not far from springs on a hill side he was able to use gravity flow to feed the fountains. Today there are 110 fountains the system feeds and it is impressive. Again we fight the crowds to see the Palace but the open woods and gardens are delightful. And Beauty? What till you see the fountain pictures Tina will post around here - unreal! Fountains and statues and woods and trails from the palace to the sea of Finland.

 

Back to the Sea of Finland, of which, we travel back to our hotel by boat. It has been cold today and with the wind blowing cold air we walk the end of the pier to our covered comfortable seats on the foil boat for a fast ride over the Finland sea to our car and hotel

 

Back to the Sea of Finland, of which, we travel back to our hotel by boat. It has been cold today and with the wind blowing cold air we walk the end of the pier to our covered comfortable seats on It has been a great day and our 7 course meal awaits!

 

Well fed and off to bed!