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Along Neva River

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Just came back from a short weekend to St.Petersburg.

Along Neva River

Just some pictures I took waiting for the bus and walking along Neva and channels.
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Walking the roofs

I had to make a special entry for this. Because St. Petersburg roofs are an essencial part of this city, something it is famous for, something like Hermitage or channels or drawbridges. A lot of movies are shot on the roofs, it is one of the most popular settings in St. Petersburg. Everyone wants to go there. Of course if not afraid of height.

I was lucky enough to get there, I have good friends who have good friends of their own. It is not that easy these days, entrances of old buildings are closed.

A part of me, the part that still considers itself a photographer, wishes I took more than I did from this trip to the roofs. I was in the company of 4 beautiful girls, and the setting was so fantastic that I could take some really good pictures. But instead I held my breath, felt the wind in my skin and watched the sunset. I just couldn't take my camera seriously that day.

The funny part is, apart from all other funny parts, we laughed so hard there my stomach hurt, was that the heigh wasn't scary at all. As long as you have good shoes, sloping roofs don't scare. Or maybe it was adrenalin...

dinara_k says:
it was so majestic!!!!!!
i was very scared about high!!!...
ir really was for some times...
but, however, it was so great!!!!!!! and thanks to Anja for great pics)))))))))))))))))))))))
Posted on: Oct 25, 2007
anjok says:
well, it can't be Major as all of the roofs are closed right now and you need to know people to get there. but it is very romantic and nostalgic and it is in every romantic movie about this city and it is extremely interesting!
Posted on: Sep 05, 2007
findmeabeach says:
Haha I have to say I never heard of roof climbing as a major tourist attraction in St Petersburg!! But as always I enjoy your description and your photos Anna!
Posted on: Sep 05, 2007
thats me on the left :)
that's me on the left :)
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