I landed back in England 14th April 2015. Hearing the accentuated British accent, seeing patch-worked green land and feeling a crisp freeze in the air were strange feelings I had to come to terms with after exploring the world and acclimatising to at least 30 degrees Celsius.
This was 2 weeks ago now, and I thought it was about time I updated my blog on some of the timeless trinkets I bought home with me. I wanted to buy something meaningful in every country I visited. This consisted mostly of jewellery as I find jewellery a very personal ornament that I know I will always treasure carefully.
In my photo’s showing my trinket haul I have souvinirs from…
Japan (the mini lucky cats). These were bought in the cutest trinket shop, it was hidden at the bottom of some stairs on the main shopping high street in Ginza, Tokyo.
Laos (Elephant chain necklace). Luang Prabang was my first stop in the beautiful Laos. Every evening the high street becomes a vibrant night market. With canopied tent roofs filling the main street I managed to weave around the stools to the path and I found a majestic jewellery shop selling necklaces with all kinds of animals like this one.
Fiji (Shell bracelet). I stayed at Octopus resort on the Yasawa Islands and on Wednesdays they held a jewellery making workshop. I took part in the workshop with the local Fijian villagers.
Thailand (Elephant ring). Whilst in Chang Mai I volunteered at Rang Tong elephant camp. There is a very sweet old Thai lady at the camp selling lovely jewellery to raise money for the elephants. I decided to buy this ring with imprints of the elephants.
New Zealand (Feather). I found a bead shop in Nelson on the south island. i bought this as a charm. it resembles the kiwi fern to me.
Vietnam (doll). I fell in love with this colourful little doll key ring. I was going to buy myself one but my boyfriend surprised me and bought me the red doll.
Thailand (Bangle). Chang Mai night market is one of the best places to shop. I bought so many things from this place, included this elephant printed bangle.
Fiji (Wooden turtle). I travelled around the Yasawa Islands in Fiji. This turtle necklace is from the Blue Lagoon resorts village. I visited the village to see their town hall market. The local villagers were selling many crafty goodies. I chose this turtle.
Mexico (green turtle). I bought another turtle in Puerto Morelos. Whilst here I visited the most wonderful beach I have ever been to. It’s not particularly pretty but there are about 20 turtles feeding on the sea grass not far from the shore. I swam with so many turtles it was an unbelievable experience.
And lastly, my rings. I now wear 3 rings. They are from Brisbane in Australia, Phnom Penh in Cambodia and Solvang, USA. I don’t think I will ever forget where I bought these delights from.
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