The speed with which winter disappeared and summer arrived was quite remarkable.
The buds on the trees burst open and produced flowers much faster than in a less harsh climate. Unfortunately, they will disappear in September pretty quickly too.
It's now much harder to sleep knowing that it's broad daylight outside. It does get a little dark around midnight or half past until around 3.30 a.m. but those twilight hours will diminish to nothing very quickly as midsummer arrives. I now understand why Russians seem to hibernate in winter and stay up all night in the short summer. I can't stop looking out of the window when I am supposed to be sleeping!
We have darkened curtains but it is surprising how much light comes in from the sides.
The river boats are out in vast numbers and the tourists are returning.
It's great to have all the little extra bars and cafes open along the river and canals.
We have carnival in the streets and a lot of free entertainment.
Suddenly it's a joy to be in this City!
Duran Duran and Anastasia are doing a free concert in the Hermitage square tonight to open the Economic Forum.
I am a little concerned about getting out to the airport for my trip to UK this afternoon due to the arrival of numerous delegations from around the globe and a lot of streets being closed.
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