Ilyayev paintings come to life with different light falling on them, the vibrant warm colours he tends to use are eye-catching, I don't think anyone can go wrong buying one to enjoy, I have only ever seen them online never up on a wall.
Modern ships look like floating hotels, very top heavy I would hate to be in rough seas on one of them. Did a coastal trip from Durban to Cape Town on the old Union-Castle Liners originally named Transvaal Castle renamed SA Vaal, pop riveted sturdy boats that stopped running in 1977.
Three nights and four days was enough to have loads of fun, entertainment, grand elaborate meals and dance the night away. One of these days I must start my memoirs over the years.
Nothing like home, your own bed, family and pets surrounding one, have a wonderful new week.