After breakfast we took the bus to the Kremlin. It was much warmer and sunny, so we enjoyed being outside. [Inside the Kremlin, an enormous walled “official” area,] we toured the inside of one of the cathedrals, the Asumption, seeing many old and even ancient ikons, and the many palaces, churches and other buildings [ amazingly old, colourful and intact ], ending with a tour of the Armoury. The Armoury is really a museum holding very many treasures of the Tsars: everything from coronation gowns and works of art to carriages, Sèvers China to Fabergé eggs. This was followed by a picnic box lunch in a nearby park, then onto Tretyakov Art Museum, one of the best art collections in Russia. The route to the gallery took us over the Lock bridge where brides and grooms come to place a lock to ensure a long and happy marriage – on return we witnessed one new couple placing their lock].
Our terrific guide led us to several highlights of the collection and in about 90 minutes showed us a very wide range of Russian art. Back on the ship we watched Moscow disappear as we departed for our voyage. The captain hosted a welcoming reception followed by a delicious, multi-course dinner.
At 9 the social crew provided “Getting To Know You” entertainment in the big lounge, followed by music and dancing. We watched the boat go through a lock from the deck and met a couple from Ottawa.
Larry joined some of the guys, Dave McN and Pepper M, for a beer, but I was ready for some quiet time in our cabin and bed.
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