Ray,

So glad to hear that you and Penny are taking this cruise and going to Moscow. Please see if Tanya will be guiding once you arrive in Moscow. She was OUTSTANDING!

Lee,

Please try not to give up the Hermitage. It was fantastic.

However, if you can muster up the courage, take the plunge and fly to Moscow. I can't say enough about our awesome one day experience. Once you experience this fascinating and historic city, you'll be so glad you went!

Ms. Understood - I AGREE!!!!!!

Somewhere there is seamail reporting of our experiences (back in August 2005), if you'd like to refer to my reports, mpbear and Lee.