13 April 2009

Back from my Travels

I am back from my 2 weeks in Japan - boy, it flew past in a blur!! I will report back on the travels once I have managed to process it all in my mind. Needless to say, I had an amazing time. Japan was everything I expected and more. Highlights included visiting the Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto at night, lit for the cherry blossom season; the snow monkeys at Yudunaka and the buzz of Tokyo!

Before I left for my trip I managed to send off another little baby blankie that was part of a swap with Heidi over at Spiritual Knitter. She had requested one with a pig theme because her son Sam was born in the Year of the Pig, so I went with the Three Little Pigs. I love how it turned out. There was a little squeaker (a new addition to the baby blankies courtesy of Twist Fibre Craft) in the straw house and a little piggy hiding in the wooden house....whilst the wolf can be seen stuck in the chimney of the brick house......I think Sam likes it!

10 comments:

Mary Ann said...

Sounds like you had a great time!
Looking forward to pics!!!
Cheers! Mary Ann

Tina - omme i London said...

I would love to go to Japan. In my mind, it's like going to another planet, it's so different. Can't wait to hear more about your trip.

Heidi said...

He loves it, but I love it even more! It's so adorable. I love to tell him the story of the Three Little Pigs with it.

Welcome back from Japan. Can't wait to hear all about it.

Did you felt arrive yet?

Manoute said...

Welcome back!
I love this blanket, it is one of my favorite.
I can't wait to hear all about your trip and see the pictures...

Anonymous said...

Welcome back, hope you had a fantastic time!
That little blankie is adorable ;)

Thimbleanna said...

Welcome Back! I can't wait to see your pictures. Your little blanket is soooo cute!

amisha said...

welcome home! i can't wait to hear about your travels. did i tell you i am going to japan for a week next month?? and i have never been! e is going to be teaching summer school in tokyo and i am going to visit him... soooo excited! so i will look forward to your recommendations :)
xo

Anne said...

I love the little blanket.
Welcome back, I can't wait to see your photos.

dianeinjapan said...

I'm so glad you loved Japan. Can't wait to hear about your trip! You were very close to me when you were in Hiroshima!

Bethany said...

This is really really cute Di!!! You just don't realize how talented you are, do you?!!!