Even The Plain Walls

Old pottery embedded into the plaster to decorate even the plain spaces.

 

Winter Snowflake by cozyblue: 22 for 2022 #10

I think I am going to like this one when it's finished.

 

Wander by Heart in Hand: 22 for 2022 #13

A little mushroom stitch with a snail on top.

 

Gifts From Prison

I visit the women's prison in Kosovo as part of my job. The prisoner I visit has, over the past year or so, made all these things for me. I use the scarf and hat frequently.

 

Handmade Tile

We bought this at the Embassy Christmas market. It was handmade by one of the artisans. To me, it looks like an embroidered collar.

 

Inside Great Meteora

These are all outside walls. They're covered in icons and murals, or else decorated stonework. And they are mild compared to the inside walls.

 

My Team

In November we had FSN (Foreign Service National) Appreciation Day. Ian, our boss, took the section out to lunch. The FSN's gave us Americans notes of appreciation, too. Here's mine. Thank you Bashkim, Niti, Teuta, and Arber!