We are at the end of another wonderful cruise. Interesting ports. Time with friends. And learning to play Pooch. Just a few more pictures to share....

Mary Ellen

Jim, Pat, and Nina (our guide in Sochi)
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Another view of Ngaire and the little lion cub
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Sharon and Dick enjoying the view
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Playing pool at Stalin’s dacha. Dick is shooting while Sharon, Brad and John observe his technique.
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Sumela Monastery
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The aqueduct that supplied water to the monastery (plus some of the stairs to climb to visit the place)
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The church and some of the older buildings in the cliff
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Frescoes inside the rock church at the monastery
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