In The Courtyard

The building at the bottom is the chapel that holds all the frescos.  Outside of the roof, it is original fourteenth century construction.  You can tell it was autumn because of all the red leaves on the mountains.  The top building is one of the outer, sheltering buildings of the monastery.  It is next to the entrance gate and portcullis.  The only way to get to this monastery is to go through the UN checkpoint at the front.

New Year Start

I am not doing Crazy January this year, but did start one thing on New Year's Day.  It's this mandala from Chatelaine.  I have been meaning to start it on this day for quite a while.

Another Giant Grab Bag

 The first photo gives you an idea of how big the bags were.  All the photos following are of items in the bag.  I am going to give away the candlewicking thread, of which there was a lot, because it's something I'm not remotely interested in.

To The Ceilings

The ceilings have a lot of decoration, too.  I was disappointed, though, that the embroidery was obviously machine...

Pretty Pink

I did a lot of pink this time, on the flower on the left.  I think more than half the petals are done.

Smaller Bundles

 This is from two smaller grab bags from Nordic Needle.  These bags are definitely more useful.  I can put projects in them.

Up The Columns

The chapel columns are covered in frescoes resembling tapestries.  Now that they've been cleaned, they're beautiful.  Even the ceilings are decorated.