Catherine Palace – Oh, the Places We See . . .

Weekly Photo Challenge: Work of Art

Much of what we saw in Russia could be considered prime subject matter for this week’s Weekly Photo Challenge: Work of Art. But one site memorable for its Rococo style and wealth of interior art on walls, floors, and ceilings is Catherine Palace located approximately 25 km south of St. Petersburg in Pushkin. Originally conceived […]

Help us decide: Capture the Colour 2013 — Green

Yesterday, we had an overwhelming response to our “help us decide” blogs! Thanks! Many of you responded to our request to take a look at three posts offering three different photographs on the colors blue, yellow, and white. You voted, and we’re hoping to finalize our entry this week to submit to the Capture the […]

A Word a Week Challenge: Decadent

When I saw that the topic for Sue Llewellyn’s A Word a Week Challenge was the word Decadent, I couldn’t help but take a break from posting about China to switch over to Russia. One of the most decadent places we visited on our Viking River Cruise: Waterways of the Tsars from Moscow to St. […]