Thanks for your report, David. We, too, found the people in St. Petersburg and Moscow to be sullen and angry. There have been changes, but I don't think many of the changes equate to enriching and elevating (both emotionally and monetarily) people's day to day lives.

We spent a full day in Moscow and got to wander for a few minutes inside GUM shopping mall. Very impressive.

Looking forward to hearing from Ray and Penny who took the day excursion to Moscow.

Have a terrific time on the rest of your cruise.

Anne, those cottonwood trees drove Alan's allergies into overdrive!