Hi Everyone,
Just wanted to let you know that this will be the last “John’s Replies” until Oct. 20th as John will be traveling. John will also not be able to respond via email until then. Comments will continue as normal, however if you need immediate assistance just mark them with “attention Stephanie”.
Thanks!
Stephanie

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I love the Russians and I love their devil-may-care attitude and the last few days have been so busy that I haven’t had time to mention some of their exploits here. We only have 30 something comrades sailing but they have probably provided the vessel with 30% of the onboard revenue.

The Robusto Cigar Bar this cruise has been adopted by Sergei and his mates, and we have been quick to adapt to their tastes.

What’s very strange is that three chaps have brought their own bottled water ……….. whether they bought it from one of the ports of call or from a sevenov-elenenov in Moscow I have no idea, but there they were yesterday………sitting on the table…………… phallic-shaped bottles of Voss mineral water.

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