Odessa
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A visit to Odessa

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BlackSeaVista-S.jpg (2087 bytes) The overnight ride from Sevastopol to Odessa was much choppier than expected after a beautiful evening.
PotemkinSteps-S.jpg (3195 bytes) The Potemkin Steps are a famous landmark of Odessa.
OdessaCourtyard-S.jpg (3195 bytes) The architecture of old Odessa is very ornate and fascinating, witness this courtyard.
OperaStairs-S.jpg (2959 bytes) We spent an evening at the Odessa Opera.
Dormn-Interior-S.jpg (3381 bytes) The Church of the Dormician.
pharmacy-S.jpg (2690 bytes) A trip to a pharmacy was needed.  For computing, an abacus was found almost everywhere.
1835census-S.jpg (2374 bytes) The Odessa archives brought on board a selection of Mennonite items.  The highlight:  the original copy of the 1835 census.
blackSeaSunset-S.jpg (2341 bytes) Every trip ends with a sunset.