St. Petersburg, Russia

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After a long flight with no sleep, the best way to fight the desire to pass out at 3:00 pm is to get outside. And in Russia there is plenty to keep you awake so I decided to reorient myself with the walking path of the city. First up, the Hermitage. It was late enough in the day that the tour bus's had all moved along.
Then the canals near my hotel where the crowds were fewer.
 
 And back to the hotel next to St. Issac's Cathedral. An easy landmark to find my way home.

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  1. Homer Simpson9:15 PM

    All better photos of places better than Comic-Con.

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