8th June, sabbath on board

Today we were going through the Iron Gate Gorge so it was on board all day. This was a welcome rest day and happened to fall on the sabbath. 

We went through a huge lock and past some impressive cliffs and a huge carving that was completed in 2024. 

In the evening there was a Ukrainian evening, with borscht and cabbage rolls and then a concert put on by the staff. 

Music, dancing and  couple of skits. A very enjoyable day. 

















































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