https://photos.app.goo.gl/k5lZbIG5b0uKnQEi1
There were plenty of times when we were sailing from one place to another and the time needed filling. The first lock was a distraction but after that we needed other things to do. We had a few gentle lessons in Russian and then went on to sing in Russian. Inevitably we sang Kalinka but it was good to do it authentically. Also we sang Katouska. Ksenia in the picture taught us and Yvgeny played the accordion. Near the end of our time on board there was a talent evening. Somehow our Tour Guide and forgotten to tell us about this, but at the last minute two of us decided to sing something. We were placed at the end of the evening and listened to the other groups of various nationalities singing slavic melodies with great fervour and angst. Then it was our turn and we sang "There's a hole in my bucket, dear Liza." Not quite what was expected but we put everything into it and received good applause from the non-plussed audience. Of course if if anyone said they had a hole in their bucket today, they would not be told to mend it, but to buy another one, but that would spoil the fun.
Comments
Post a Comment