My collection got started with a piece of pottery bought in Mexico back in the 1970's.
Pottery Bird from Guadalajara, Mexico |
Two additions followed a trip to Scandinavia in the 80's: a wooden bird from Finland and a smaller crystal one from Sweden.
Wooden Bird from Helsinki, Finland |
Crystal Bird from Stockholm, Sweden |
In the 90's I added this piece from the west coast of Canada to my growing collection.
Pottery Bird from Victoria, British Columbia |
More recently, this little chicken followed me home from the medieval town of Aigues-Mortes in southern France.
Pottery Chicken from the Camargue, France |
Aigues-Mortes, France |
I searched the island of Capri for a colourful representative from the country of Italy.
Ceramic Bird from Capri, Italy |
The Island of Capri |
And while touring England I captured this little fellow in the town of St. Mawes on the rugged coast of Cornwall.
Ceramic Bird from Cornwall, England |
St. Mawes, Cornwall |
Do you collect any special souvenirs while travelling?
I have fish and shells. And lately I have bought small ceramic houses. As if I need more stuff.
ReplyDeleteBut looking at these things and remembering our travels make us happy, doesn't it?
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