Алло! Weekend #2 in St Petersburg involved a lot less sightseeing than the first and a lot more hangover. However, we are lucky enough to have three day weekends so I only spent a third of it feeling like death. Despite the nausea and headache, Thursday was most definitely worth it as many, many memories were made and others were lost never to be regained, along with a friend's iPhone...
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| This photo accurately reflects my energy levels on Friday |
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| Definitely worth it |
But do not fear, some sights were still seen! After an unsuccessful mission to see Rasputin's "sizeable" penis, we decided to climb up the 226 steps of St Isaac's Cathedral to enjoy a 360 degree vista of SPB by night. Luckily I had my trusty inhaler on hand to help me to the top and I was rewarded for my efforts with a beautiful sunset and fireworks going off all over the city for some still unknown reason. We also made it to the Church of the Saviour on Spilled Blood, which was my first ever experience of a Russian Orthodox cathedral. So no pickled penises but some very pretty Jesus mosaics instead.
Finally, in a bizarre twist of fate, this afternoon was spent by the side of a rugby pitch singing our hearts out to God Save The Queen and Swing Low Sweet Chariot as we tried to out-sing some extremely passionate Russian fans. The score was 80 - 3 to Oxford but the SPB university fans still set off flares when those three points were scored, with one woman adding, "You may win this game, but RUSSIA IS BETTER." The whole experience made me extremely nostalgic for my Saints girls back in Scotland. Thinking of you all!
All in all, an отличный time was had. Till next time!
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