We are finally home but I had another picture I wanted to share. This picture was taken about 11:oo pm on the night we sailed from St. Petersburg. Unfortunately the sun is setting behind a cloud which is just above the horizon. The Baltic countries refer to the summer solstice (June 21st) as Midsummer. The Scandinavian countries and St. Petersburg refer to the time around the summer solstice as White Nights. The days are so long that there is no real darkness and only a short amount of time as twilight. Many residents will paddle small boats or walk along the River Niva in St. Petersburg.
Monday, June 22, 2009
White Nights in the Baltic
We are finally home but I had another picture I wanted to share. This picture was taken about 11:oo pm on the night we sailed from St. Petersburg. Unfortunately the sun is setting behind a cloud which is just above the horizon. The Baltic countries refer to the summer solstice (June 21st) as Midsummer. The Scandinavian countries and St. Petersburg refer to the time around the summer solstice as White Nights. The days are so long that there is no real darkness and only a short amount of time as twilight. Many residents will paddle small boats or walk along the River Niva in St. Petersburg.
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Oh I would love that sunshine all day and night...sign me up!!
ReplyDeleteI thoroughly enjoy reading your blog. Your pictures are beautiful and the descriptions hold interest. Thank you for sharing your travels with us.
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