Day 14, 9/12/15. Moscow

After a late night we sleep a little later. After breakfast we board our bus and are driven to the city. We have half a day to explore on our own. We walk through Red Square and see Lenin's

Tomb and the magnificent St. Basil's. Unfortunately there is a major event going on with grandstands and other structures temporarily occupying a large part of the Square so we don't get to experience the open square but it's still quite a site and experience. We team up with our pals Doug and Linda and venture into the subway and take it to Arbat St which is a long pedestrian street with lots of shops and restaurants. We stroll, have lunch and buy a few gifts. Then we take the subway back to the city center and stroll some more before boarding our bus and head back to the ship for dinner.
Later that evening we head back into the city center and take a boat ride cruising the Moscow River and several canals. The city is beautiful at night. Many buildings are illuminated as are the bridges and numerous fountains. A beautiful ending to a wonderful day.