Thursday, July 12, 2018

An evening excursion to Catherine's palace and carriages

Prior to going into Catherine's Palace itself we toured the carriage area. They had several carriages in there as well as period costumes.  There is also a selection for sleds that they would use in the winter.
The domes of Catherine's Palace greet us as we arrive


Fancy accessories for The Horseman

 Fancy accessories for the horse

The carriages range from plane to Regal

1 Can't Believe It's Not Butter

When the king has to go the king has to go

In older mostly wooden carriage

The Crown and the double headed Eagles

Even the Wheel is intricately carved

Decked out with red velvet on the inside

Most likely for shade, I don't see how it would work to Stop the Rain

No expense was spared on gilding

Details on the door

Insert Disney Princess

Plush

Ready to go for a ride

Not your average carriage

This was a sleigh for going over snow and ice



This is what you had to wear to stay warm while going over snow and ice

The Carriage House