Half way around the world is a long ways away. I put my head to a pillow in two countries and stepped into three more for a few hours. It seemed to take a long time to pack for the journey and now even longer to unpack, wash piles of laundry, regroup and get over jet lag. I've missed reading your blogs.
We spent a few days with good friends in SW Germany on our way home from Africa. It was refreshing to drive through wine country, wind through little villages, and walk on cobblestone streets. One day we spent just soaking up the ambiance of our friends' village. I passed by this shop once or twice before it came into focus and I realized what I was looking at. This proprietor had flowers tuned to a sweet pink like none others I saw. Shabby chic! I had to take pictures . . . of course.
Right now it seems like I will never feel normal again, but of course I will in a few days. Actually I hope I never am quite the same again, for when you enter other worlds, you usually come away just a bit changed, hopefully for the better.
So good to know that you are home. I find those first days after returning home so awkward and then I also dislike the feeling that soon comes that you've never been away. Yes, hold onto the images and memories of the time away! Looking forward to learning much more about your journey.
ReplyDeletewhat a lovely shop.
ReplyDeleteI know your trip will have changed you in the important ways, internal changes.
Welcome Home!
Deanna
What a great experience!
ReplyDeleteAnd I completely ag ree: travelling opens up our minds and souls and makes us better people for the changes.
Love those pics - shabby chic, indeed!
Welcome home, glad you made it safely back!!
I know you have a lot to share...can't wait. These pictures are just beautiful. What an adventure!
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Jane
Oh my, what a fabulous trip my friend! I love those images and wow, to the other side of the pond and world too! Trips are so special, they live something so unique to every person, inside our hearts. Welcomed back. Have a nice week and don't work too hard at home getting things in ship shape. Big hugs,
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You really took a trip! Hope you will share more once you get your American legs beneath you.
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Bonnie
Such beautiful colors...would make a perfect header if someone had a talent for making headers. :)
ReplyDeleteGlad your trip was a joy for you, but I missed you. Welcome home.
What a wonderful trip and yes, after we enter another world may we always be changed.
ReplyDeleteYes, of course you took pictures! These are lovely...the pink and gray combination is calming and charming.
ReplyDeleteWelcome home! "Never quite the same again..." I like that thought. Looking forward to more glimpses of your trip.
Welcome home. So glad you had a good trip. You are so right - travel changes us in ways we can't even imagine. Did you go back to where you once worked in Africa? Looking forward to hearing more about it.
ReplyDeleteNicely said. A very lovely shop...I do so like shabby chic, and this is perfectly so.
ReplyDeleteBlessings for new adventures,
Marianne
Welcome home!
ReplyDeleteMy son's in-law's returned from a trip to South Africa and Zimbabwe recently, and I loved seeing their photos and hearing their stories. I look forward to seeing your photos and hearing about your trip.
These are lovely photos from SW Germany.
You must have some wonderful stories to share. I shall wait until you are rested and the laundry is done!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos!!!
XO Kris
What a gorgeous shop, I could while away some time in there. Glad you had a good trip and are back now safe & sound.
ReplyDeleteIt is a cute shop, love the pretty pink flowers. Looking forward to hearing more about your trip! Glad you are home, have a happy week!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait for your travel journal to post!
ReplyDeleteYou must have had a wonderful time in Germany. Love that shop and the flowers
ReplyDeletebeautiful! Wow to the mosaic photos! ~ Happy Week and Welcome home ~
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ReplyDeleteGreat memories flooded over my being as I gazed upon your photos, dear friend!!!
"Mr. Ed" & I spent 7 years of our life in Germany. . .two different tours!!! I always enjoyed Europe, but really preferred living on the Economy instead of Government Housing!!!
Thank you for these lovely, memory provoking, photos!!!
Fondly,
Pat
You will get over your jet lag but you will have wonderful memories and photos to share. Valerie
ReplyDeleteoh I wish I lived there to be her neighbor!
ReplyDeleteWow, it sounds like you have been on quite and adventure! Looking forward to hearing more about it, Laura
ReplyDeletethat pink display is so lovely. I so enjoy visiting other countries - it opens your eyes and makes you appreciate home even more.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful week, and thank you for stopping by my blog today.
I look forward to hearing about your journey and all the experiences. Every journey is a little life-changing in some way. Post soon!
ReplyDeleteHello Dotsie
ReplyDeleteGlad your trip went well and you are home again safely. Travel and new experiences do encourage one to grow a bit, don't they? I'm looking forward to photos from this journey.
Judith
Oh, I didn't know you were on a long trip. How wonderful! I love the shabby chic shop in the photos. Glad you had a great trip and hope you are feeling 'normal' now. It's always good to get home. I'll know that feeling soon. Blessings, Pamela
ReplyDeleteI hope you are feeling rested and refreshed by now, Dotsie. Changing our daily routines open our hearts and minds. Bravo for you and The Gardener. Selfishly, I'm glad to know you're home. ;) blessings ~ tanna
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean, coming away with a better change....I hope my travels have done that for me...
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Betsy
Lovely pictures of that shop and the pink flowers. It is great to travel but always good to get home.
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