I’m back at home, after a whirlwind trip through Vietnam and Tokyo. I had a couple little “where in the world” contests while I was gone.
Adam (Knitguy) correctly identified this Buddha statue as being at Long Son Temple in Nha Trang, Vietnam. His prize? Some beautiful chopsticks and chopstick rests! I need to sweep the bamboo leaves in my backyard, but in the meantime, aren’t they a nice Asian backdrop for this picture?
The next picture was a little trickier to identify.
Kaminari-mon Gate (Thunder Gate) is the first gate going up to Senso-Ji Temple in Asakusa, Tokyo. Lots of people take pictures of it, which made it too easy! The second gate, closer to the temple, is Houzou-mon Gate. Courtney (Knitting Siamese) was the first person to correctly identify the photo. Her prize is this silk scarf. Blue, of course. I’ve always got blue on my mind!
I came home to find the blueberry bushes still laden with berries. Last night I picked a half gallon box, and this afternoon I picked two more. I’ll bake with some, give some to my Mom, and freeze the rest. And there are still more out there…
I was going to make Blueberry Boy Bait last night after seeing it on the Smitten Kitchen blog, but I didn’t have enough butter! Maybe tonight.
I’ll blog more about the trip, and knitting, after I work my way through 400 pictures. Don’t worry, I won’t post *all* of them!
12 responses so far ↓
Lorajean // July 9, 2009 at 8:18 pm |
wow! What a trip. And what a bunch of blue berries! I might show up at knit night with plums!
Lina // July 9, 2009 at 10:07 pm |
Can’t wait to see your pictures! Welcome home.
Courtney // July 10, 2009 at 3:10 am |
Ooh, pretty! I love the scarf! Thanks very much.
Jean // July 10, 2009 at 4:10 am |
What nice gifts and your trip sounds wonderful. Did you manage to score some yarn while you were there? The blueberries look wonderful, I may have to get some on the way home tonight.
Barbara-Kay // July 10, 2009 at 4:23 am |
What a trip! I look forward to seeing your pictures. Welcome home!
Susan // July 10, 2009 at 4:57 am |
Welcome home! I can’t wait to see more pictures!
morewithles // July 10, 2009 at 6:25 am |
I love the photo of the chopsticks on the bamboo leaves! Also, is your post title a reference to the kids book “To market, to market…”?
Marie // July 10, 2009 at 9:33 am |
To market, to market, to buy a fat pig … home again, home again, jiggety jig. Sorry, I couldn’t help myself; read too many times with DD.
Welcome home! I’m looking forward to seeing more photos from your trip.
bells // July 11, 2009 at 12:41 am |
beautiful photos of your trip. I love Japanese stuff.
Blueberry Boy Bait is one of my favourite Nigella Lawson recipes. It’s so yummy!
Jeanne // July 11, 2009 at 4:10 am |
Beautiful pictures – can’t wait to hear more about your trip.
earthtonesgirl // July 11, 2009 at 2:57 pm |
Wow! Your pictures are great. Can’t wait to see more. Welcome home!!!
tiennie // July 15, 2009 at 3:47 pm |
I am amazed by your trip! How fun!