Found At Woolworth's

I know Woolworth's is big in Australia, and that it has closed in both the US and the UK.  Evidently, it's open in Germany.  We found one while in Frankfurt and Andreas encouraged me to buy this tape yarn.  I have ideas for it, I just need to find the time now.

Moving Along

I now have most of the V stitched.  There are no cross stitches for the flowers there - they're all detached chain and backstitch.  So, for now, it's an easy block.  Feels like progress, either way.  I've been carrying this in my purse since Uruguay.

Back To The Loft

 Sometimes the embassy cafeteria's food is so bad you turn around and walk to the nearest restaurant.  That's what precipitated this set of Loft photos.  We had our usual appetizers, then switched it up.  I had the chicken sandwich (not enough fillings for me; I'll stick with salads) and Andreas had pasta.  He said the alfredo was very good.  I'm not fond of such subtle creamy sauces myself.  In any case, it was much better than mackerel served three different ways at the embassy.

Modeling Flight

I wonder what it would be like to be a professional modeler -trying to get all the details right and making tiny parts of big things.  All these photos from the air show exhibit the creativity and dedication and skill these professional modelers have.  It might become easier in the future with 3D printers, but for now, I'll just admire the work of unknown artists.

Tatted Jewelry

My favorite tatter came by the embassy last month, and I bought jewelry.  I also have a necklace coming from her to wear with my Marine Ball dress.  The jewelry is more expensive than most crafted jewelry here, but that is because it takes so much longer than the others.  I think it's a beautiful example of the craft.

One More Line

I'm afraid my line doesn't look too good.  I hope to get better as I go.  

Cafeteria Food

 On the top floor of the mall on Deribiskaya Ulitza is a cafeteria.  The food is very good, cheap, and you get to interact with babushkas with hair nets.  We had cabbage rolls, cherry pierogi, buckwheat, chicken kiev, and a bunch of other stuff.  Besides the good food, you get an excellent view of downtown Odessa!