Starting to Garden

We were driving around Poland earlier this month, and I brought this with me. I'd done a lot of other stitching and had the bug to begin something new. The fabric is a lot more yellow than in the photo. It's Garden of Zig by Ink Circles using the recommended floss. Will probably get more work in the new year.
 

Diamond Elegance Done

Changing out the colors truly changed the look of this. I like the way it turned out and will probably make another version next year.

 

Empty Border Crossing

After the long wait at the border crossing last year, we decided to try a different one last May. This is the Florina crossing. It's close to Lake Ohrid, and as you can see in the photo, it was empty at midday on a holiday weekend. This worked out well for us, as we were going to Edessa.

 

Sleeping Puppies

Daytime naps in Leonora's bed.

 

Ujevara e Drinit

Part of my farewell tour of Kosovo restaurants was a visit to Ujevara e Drinit. I miss it.

 

All the Phases

Still have many mushrooms to go, but the moon bits are done.

 

Added Up

All done on this.  Now to decide if I want to frame it.

 

Cafeteria Food

I miss the cafeteria in Kosovo. They are great guys and would make special things for you.  They knew I loved roast beef and never got it at home, so they always saved me some when they made it.  And below, I present the "Garima," a special ice cream dish made for a birthday.

 

Serbian Monument

This monument is by a spring in the Despotovac area of Serbia. We went to that area this spring so Andreas could see a particular monastery.

 

Another Kosovo Friday Night

Yup, so right after eating wonderful food in Velika Hoca, I returned to Pristina for Friday dinner. We went to Lisa's and the food was good. Including the yummy desserts. The main courses were eaten before we could take photos!

 

Great Food at Petrovic

Went to Velika Hoca as part of my job - an interview for a newsletter article. Got lots of information AND had a wonderful lunch at Petrovic winery.

 

My Little Sheep

Another little sheepy pun done.

 

Airport Food

A little cappucino and coffee cake as we waited for our flight in Vienna.

 

AVAS Advent

My A Ver A Soie advent calendar from atelier 194 has arrived. It's being opened day by day.

 

Finding The Air Defense Radar

On our way back from Whitby, we found air defense radar. This is one of the major ones that keeps Europe safe.

 

Communicated

I think this will be a keeper. I like how it turned out.

 

Long Views of Rievaulx

The view from the entrance and exit.