The Nut Lady of Odessa

I arrived in Odessa today to meet up with Nick and Kes. This is another city that people had warned me was seedy and dirty, and again, that was not my experience. It is full of tree-shaded streets, cafe-lined parks, and beautiful, European-style buildings. It also has a great vibe.

We had some coffee in the park and then headed for lunch at a cute cafe by the river.
Then hit one of their favorite Irish bars for drinks. (Nick on the left, Kes on the right.)

We finished the night at 3 or 4 AM at another bar they had discovered.

(The title is in honor of Nick, who told us one of the funniest stories I have heard in a long time. I can't do it justice, but suffice it to say that only Nick could find the one nut seller in Odessa who refuses to actually sell nuts.)