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St Cyril’s Monastery on the White Lake,

Ner Kuzino

The relative desolation of the Vologda lands in early times attracted monks looking for solitude, and resulted in a large number of monasteries.  This one represents Russian medieval foritification, containing a village within its walls. 

Why used metal scaffolding for renovations when there’s all that wood about?

Abundance of fish make this lake the Scar’s fishing grounds.  Government boats patrolled the waters and all fishermen, with the exception of those from nearby monasteries, were subject to high taxes on their catches.

The golden carpet of beach leaves is magical close to the tranquil lake

Rain stopped play, taking part in a ‘Viking Culture’ display whilst the ship is anchored at Kuzino, not far from the Monasteries.