Still stitching

In spite of the many distractions

I have been peacefully stitching....

and I am almost done.

 

Not sure which way is up though.

I love these blues.

The fabric is from old (or not so old) japanese futon covers.

You like?

 

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What were you thinking?

I suppose you were thinking that life for me has been one long holiday.

I have been back home for some time but in recovery mode.

I have been  sewing though.

The blocks have stacked up.

And soon I will join them all up....

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India 6: people

You know when you are doing the touristy thing,

trying to take photos, waiting for a clear shot

and someone always photobombs it?

Well, since I have been trying my hand at drawing and watercolour I welcome them!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I think a few people add context, don't you?

 

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India 5: the step well

This trip was pretty full on!

It is so nice to lay your head down at night and sleep all night.

I can't find "the step well" on our itinerary but I do recall the suggestion that we make a short detour.

It was so worth it.

Located between Jaipur and Bharatpur it was one of the most memorable sights of our trip.

The Chand Baori is a step well built over a thousand years ago and is one of the largest in the world.

It is not easy to find apparently, one of the hidden secrets of India.

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India 4: Taking a train

And then there was the day we took a local train.

The plan was to board a local train for a 2 hour journey and I must admit the idea had me worried.....

no air conditioning, crowded, who knows?

 

Well there was no need to fear. It was not crowded, there were fans, a few locals and I was colour coordinated!

And meeting the locals was fun.

 

 

And when was the last time you hung our the train door?

 

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India 3: Our night in the desert.

It seems everyday was loaded with a new and different thrill.

Our night in the desert was magnificent,

and luxurious.

 

 

 

 

We were roused before dawn with a cup of tea.

 

 

Beautiful!

 

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India 2 (doors and windows)

Unlike my previous holiday posts these ones are just going to be random photo montages.

I thought the walking holiday was tough but a bus tour is really full on leaving me to tired to keep you posted at night so this way I am going to post random things...

Today, doors and windows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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