This is coming along pretty well.  I've even started on the outer area.  I think it looks pretty too, even though I'm using even...

The flowers on this little tree were blooming so prettily last month when we visited Asconi.

I am so behind on September!  Who ever said home leave is a time of rest?

We went out to Asconi for the first time after Janet's going away party.  It was daylight, so we got to see things - and it was hot,...

One more quick finish down.  That means I've gotten two things done on home leave so far.

Andreas and I agree that Buddha Bar has one of the best meat plates in Chisinau.  It's wonderful.  The rest of the food - not so muc...

...that I'm not off by one thread either way.  It'd mean tearing out a lot once I reach the edges.