St. Petersburg, Fall 2019 ~ Travel
Oh my! How can I devote just one page to this beautiful city, where I was born, and where I return to religiously as much as I possibly can, after over two decades of living abroad?
I went on this trip in September of 2019 all by myself, and it was quite indulgent. I saw many of my high school friends, visited my favorite places in the city, explored new areas, enjoyed/persevered through miles and miles of walking and traveling by public transit, and never felt more alive and satisfied.
St. Petersburg is a maritime city, affected by the sea and the Neva River throughout its history, weather, culture, traditions and architecture. The photos I took during my trip often catch the tempest in action. Many argue that the city’s beauty is attributed to its planned nature, its geometry, symmetry, composition, parks, colors, etc. For me, St. Petersburg is the most beautiful city in the world because the Baltic Sea and the Neva River carry weather, wind, sky and mood into the city every day, and salt every granite embankment, golden spire, marble statue and steel trolley line with an unique flavor of maritime life.
A particular favorite in the center of the city is the Summer Garden, recently restored to its original plans from the early 1700s. I caught a particularly beautiful fall afternoon in the gardens, with September sunshine highlighting its many features despite the still-present dense canopy overhead.
