Tuesday Yalta to Odessa

Left the city on the Black Sea which is surrounded by a mountain range. It was a beautiful morning with wild cloud scenes over the mountains. On the ride out of the town it became apparent what an attractice city it was. Back along the picturesque road we entered on, then into the hills and over a spectacular range to a plateau. That was less interesting however we were soon in Odessa.
This is an "old town" with some magnificent buildings. We stayed at the Motzart Hotel which co-incidentally was across the road from a most elegant old Opera House, which our guide was unaware was there. So we did not go to the Opera. Nor did Motzart visit Odessa apparently.
The locals were friendly and the city was very pleasant. Old tree lined streets and an old cathedral.
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