RUSSIA...There's something about Cyril

Philosopher, teacher, scholar
Thank you for your inciteful comment MJ. We had an informative local guide for this visit but when one is swamped with information and my way is to wander doing my own thing, there are only bits and pieces that I retain. It was the frequent mention of Kirill that sounded like my great uncle Cyril that stuck. When I discovered that Russian word was actually Cyril the spirit of its past then came to life. I wonder if Peter the Great's disdain for the monastery letting it fall into disrepair was a reflection of a fractured relationship with his parents who were major benefactors of the place. That is the beauty of history...some secrets remain within its walls emerging only for those that wonder.

The tale of 'Cyril' in your life
It excites to read your comment, Tab. 'Cos from Russia to Australia to you in Calgary, Canada the spirit of the Cyrils can travel through the ether and incite the wonder that is available for those that are open to be astounded.

Very interesting read indeed
Great to hear from you Wolf. We had an informative local guide at the monastery but sometimes one has to allow one’s surrounds to open themselves to be discovered or otherwise sink in. Now I have done the research and shared my findings and photos, I realise the major thing that stuck at the time was the Russian word "Kirill" sounded like "Cyril"…and actually was!!! We missed you and Glenda when you were confined to your cabin due to illness. We desired more of your company but appreciated your thoughtfulness not to infect others. I hope this blog & in particular the vistas in my “Who are your sharing the sunrises with?” blog enhances your Russian cruise, that other than your confinements had many highlights. Looking forward to some of your pics from Patagonia as I know they will be more than sensational. Hello to Glenda as well from Denise and I. How quickly our worlds can change. Who would have thought we would be in the grip of a virus pandemic that crushes our economic future. I was in China when SARS hit. But that’s another story!

Once again, thanks for the very interesting history lesson.
We have been wondering if Peter & you, Mary got to Japan. Simon & Liz had their Sth American trip cancelled & Bluesfest & an Orange trip has been cancelled for us so catching up on those "classics" sounds like a nice way to brighten your day. We had Westly & Elaine visiting from Melbourne & that's off. We bumped into Ruth in a dumpling bar so that is the only Russian cruise meet-up we have had so far. Glenda & Wolf made it to Patagonia so unless you made Japan they are the lucky ones! We do not want to be the one who infests someone or is infected by others so confined to home & keeping my Russian blogs coming is the only way to go I reckon. Keep safe & well both of you.