It was hands down the best trip yet. Twenty days in Japan, well-paced but chock full of wonderful experiences. A perfect blend of familiar routines and new adventures. Meeting new friends and spending time with (dear) longtime friends. Tsu, Yokkaichi, Kobe, Nagoya, Tokyo, Hamamatsu. Trains, planes and automobiles.
Mostly it was a girls' visit, Molly and I bumping from one thing to the next, laughing our way through most of it. M joined us for the last 5 days.
The suitcases are just about emptied and I've uploaded 900+ photos...lots to share once I weed through it all. I got a good start this afternoon, so I may be back tomorrow.
Truly, I hated to see it come to an end, but it's always good to get home.
Welcome home, Jan! I look forward to a travelogue. Funny, I seem to recall seeing a recent glimmer, er, Flickr of you in Japan. :-)
Posted by: amy | January 29, 2009 at 06:30 PM
Welcome back!
Posted by: Chris | January 29, 2009 at 07:20 PM
Awesome can't wait to get all the juicy details... glad you are home safe and sound..
Posted by: Schnoobie | January 29, 2009 at 07:22 PM
Wow! Can't wait to see more and read more about your adventures.
Posted by: Ellen | January 29, 2009 at 07:43 PM
Welcome home, Jan! I am looking forward to some beautiful craft pics.
Posted by: lisa | January 29, 2009 at 09:03 PM
Welcome home! You sound so happy--I'm glad it was a wonderful trip!
Posted by: Emily | January 29, 2009 at 11:38 PM
Glad to hear you made it back safely. These photos are just beautiful, can't wait to see more!
Posted by: Kristin | January 30, 2009 at 02:51 AM
I'm glad you had such a great visit. Welcome home!
Posted by: Carole | January 30, 2009 at 07:12 AM
I'm so happy to see you're home safe and can't wait to see the pics you share. That first one is a knockout already.
Posted by: dee | January 30, 2009 at 07:19 AM
Wow! What is that first pic? It is gorgeous!
Posted by: jenny b harris | January 30, 2009 at 09:10 AM
sounds like a fabulous trip - can't wait to hear more.
Posted by: Lazy Gal Tonya R | January 30, 2009 at 09:12 AM
Welcome back Jan! You were missed. I can't wait to see your pictures!!
Posted by: Omajean | January 30, 2009 at 09:36 AM
Welcome home! I already love all of your photos!!!
Posted by: Cindra | January 30, 2009 at 10:34 AM
Oh, what fun! All these photos are so full of color and life.
Posted by: Leslie | January 30, 2009 at 11:24 AM
so glad that you had a wonderful time, jan! welcome back!
tracey
Posted by: tracey | January 30, 2009 at 11:30 AM
Welcome back! I'm so glad to hear that you had a good time. Love the nine-patch in the second picture!
Posted by: mathea | January 30, 2009 at 12:13 PM
Oh Happy day, I missed seeing your posts!
Posted by: JudyC | January 30, 2009 at 03:18 PM
Welcome home!!
Posted by: Kathy | January 30, 2009 at 05:20 PM
Why is everything so beautiful in Japan?
Posted by: blackbird | January 31, 2009 at 07:02 AM
Welcome home, Jan ~ I've missed you "sew"!
Posted by: diane | January 31, 2009 at 12:24 PM
I was feeling kind of down when I was just surfing the web and decided to look for Japanese quilts and lo and behold I found you and all the wonderful quilts. I am feeling much better now and do sincerely thank you for sharing your trip and all the beauty in the quilts.
I'm inspired to drop the doldrums and get to work in my studio.
Thanks, Carol
Posted by: Carol Pettiford-Jones | March 05, 2009 at 03:05 PM