We anchored just off the coast of Korsakov Russia. Then we took a tender (life boat) from ship to shore. This was a small remote town at the farthest eastern side of Russia just by Siberia. They need loads of help with construction. But we had fun.
Of course our excursion took us to Lenin Square. They haven’t pulled their statue down.
It was right in front of their Community Building.
Inside a local dance group put on a traditional Russian dance performance. The theater could seat most everyone in town I do believe. This was clearly one of their better buildings.
How is this for a modern “American” 7 eleven store front? And notice the sidewalks. They were mostly broken concrete with lots of mud.
My Russian is not good but I could read this sign. This is a Karaoke Bar. We did not go in.
Dinner was at the Italian Manfredi’s Restaurant. It was May 10th so we were celebrating our 44th anniversary. We had dinner with two other couples we have met on this cruise.
We used our new wine glasses that we just purchased in Otaru Japan.
Most of the crew knew it was our anniversary. So we had visits from many of our favorites. Dinner took quite some time with many interruptions.
When it was time for dessert the waiter brought out a special cake just for our table to share. And a bottle of champagne. Kathy was wearing one of her new tops from Japan. Sort of kimonoish. Even the next day several other crew members found us and gave their congratulations. We had a great time.
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