The cruise

Some general pictures from along the way. First is the Zosima Shashkov, the ship I sailed on. Then the bell tower of a church flooded as a result of building the extensive waterway system, connecting Moscow to the seas, upon which we traveled. Then a look along the Volga. The last 3 pictures are on board the ship. First, a pic of friends (Jean, Susan, Karen and Dwayne or Duane--I never asked which) in the restaurant on the ship. Then me building a tower of shot glasses during the Vodka tasting party (the tower wouldn't stand up--not because the builder was shaky, but because the vibration of the ship, oh never mind.) And finally, me in my critical and central role in the talent show on the final night. I was the curtain.Read more