Leslie, Ngaire and Andi, thanks for checking in with us! I am loving your reports! When I was in the Black Sea, it was on the Diamond, only 7 days, new port every day as I remember, so very busy. A great trip! Andi, your comments about Bulgaria mirror my images of Eastern Europe that I remember from Black Sea. But a lot of those memories faded as I kept the ones of the good places and times. There is a lot you see that is better forgotten when you are in St. Petersburg as well, on the way to the Palaces, bleak urban landscape, and unkempt areas out of town.

Hope Ken can find the time soon to post some pictures for us. And give Ngaire a hug from me!

Would love to hear from Fred and Pat!