Welcome Russians! Here in Seattle we were recently graced with the presence of the 364 foot long tall ship, Pallada, sent from Russia with love (I added the with love part).  The ship was only in port for a few days, tours were free, so ETC took an extended lunch break and climbed aboard!

Knowing the boat was headed off to Japan that evening, we rushed home and set sail aboard Kingsley to catch her on the way out of the Puget Sound...Apparently, under sail this baby can reach speeds of 18 knots.

   I leave you with a Russian sailor photo extravaganza!
      ~Paul, Amber   ETC