Day Trip to Peterhof and Kronstadt - Russia

[peacetraveler22]

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[kolllak]

>>why some trees are wrapped for protection during winter and others aren't? Does anyone know?

There are two reasons why conifers are wrapped:
1. To protect tree from the snow. Heavy snow can break branches.
2. To protect tree from the sunburn. During winter tree can't get enough water from the frozen ground. That's why sun (because of the photosynthesis) can make tree dry.

[peacetraveler22]

Well there's certainly a lot of heavy snow on the branches so the protective measures make sense. Thanks for the explanation.

[dubai100]

I suppose that Siberian frosts could be enjoyable for you)

[peacetraveler22]

Yes, sounds perfect! I hope I get the opportunity to visit Siberia one day.

[maul]

You should visit Siberian Baikal lake, the deepest in the world. Nevermind, summer or winter - it is always great
http://mirror03.lensart.ru/4d/picturecontent-pid-2284d.jpg

[k_netalie]

winter seems to be so far away... it is so beautiful on the pictures but for me this ism the hardest time of the year - i can hardly stand the cold.

[peacetraveler22]

Yes, I know I'm strange. I think very few people prefer winter but I'm happiest in this season. Most people like warmer temperatures.

[peacetraveler22]

Maybe I can make it back to St. Petersburg this summer. And thanks for the beach photo in my other post. It's weird to see the water of the Neva River because it was completely frozen when I visited in February. The city must have a completely different feeling in summer.

[peacetraveler22]

Thanks for the other park recommendations. The fountains are probably beautiful in summer.