All Squared Up

I am done with squaring the mandala up!  It's time to fill in the corners and start in on the beading.

Rasov Is Big

 So it turns out that the first fort on this site was Roman.  It also turns out that, once you go through the barbican, there's still a bit of climbing to do.  The place is very large and could hold many people and livestock when under siege.  The day we went it was hot and there wasn't any shade.

New Kit

My husband bought this kit for me at my request.  I am trying to put it into the rotation, which means I need to get stitching so I can add it!  It looks lovely to do.

Making A Body

My sheep is getting his body.  In fact, he's almost got the whole thing!

Castle On A Hill

 Just outside of Brasov is a castle overlooking the Brasov basin.  It was built in the early middle ages and time has not treated it well.  The name is Rasov, and it's a beautiful place spoiled by quite a bit of commercial kitsch.  None of the commercial money has gone into preservation or renovation, either, which makes it doubly sad.  The view of  the valley and the Carpathians is breathtaking, though.  These photos are of the approach.

Pilot In Flight

Andreas picked out all the framing for this, since it's his.  I think he's going to eventually hang it in his office.  The office, however, is currently undergoing renovation.

All Across

I made it all the way across the top.  Time to work down!