More images from around Odessa

When was the last time a bank offered you 22.5% on your deposits?

one of the many attractive heritage buildings that has been renovated

While many sidewalks are being rebuilt, many others are in disrepair

A number of attractive new condominiums have been built in the downtown

Public transit is very affordable...about 15 cents

One of the many religious facilities around the city

Inside the philharmonic hall...it filled up (I was too early!)

La Traviata was a wonderful production at the Opera House...

As viewed from my $15 box at the Opera House