Details

Some architectural details on buildings in Odessa.

Wishing....

I am so wishing this were done.  I know it's close, as those bottom stitches are within three or four rows of the end, but it's not close enough!

Stitch Helpers

As part of my birthday present, Andreas' parents gave me this beautiful stitch counter and thread puller combination.  Thank you!  I'll definitely use it!

Three Statues

 This tea garden fountain and the one just below are in a courtyard just behind the opera house.  Supposedly, the buildings that front this courtyard are the most expensive real estate in Odessa.  The third is the Katherine statue again.  Since Katherine signed Odessa's founding charter, residents tend to admire her.

McCafe Anyone?

I wanted to sit down for a cup of something hot.  Andreas was anxious to be moving after every meal.  This was our compromise.  It was good!

Down To Foreground

Looks like the castle's done.  Time to get the foreground completed.  I only have about twenty rows to the end.

Odessa Opera House Details

 While on the free city walking tour, we went back by the opera house.  The reason for the limo is the wedding party inside.  Andreas managed to catch some great details, including gargoyles.  The opera house was built in the 1830's by an Austrian firm.  I think they did a magnificent job.  Supposedly the hall has the best acoustics in Europe.