Russian Babushka – Travel Trinkets and Memories # 11

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So without further adieu here is my 11th trinket.

2010 – Russia – Babushka

Russia

 In 2010, I was on a world trip.  My good friend Sue and I were travelling in Europe and had made it to Scandinavia. This wee side jaunt to St Petersburg was a snap decision. We picked up a package from Stockholm to St Petersburg via Estonia and back to Helsinki by ship.

It was a brief 3 days but we packed in some amazing sights and experiences. We visited the Church of the Saviour on Spilled Blood with its incredible mosaics, the Hermitage, St Issac’s Cathedral, the raising of the bridges, Peter and Paul Fortress

This Russian nesting doll, babushka or matryoshka doll was bought in a small street market near  the Church of the Saviour on Spilled Blood. It is hand painted and the reason I love it is every place painted on the doll is a place we visited. It was one of those trinkets I spotted but initially balked at the cost. However I kept coming back to it. I decided to splurge and it still gives me enjoyment and happy memories every time I see it. No regrets!

Yoroshiku Onegai shimasu

Leanne