Leaving tomorrow for South India! So exciting, so many odds and ends to tend to before departure. March has been a lion all month. Seattle is beautifully in spring bloom. Cherry blossoms and forsythia tenaciously hang on while high winds howled yesterday. Bone chilling rain manages to soak through the driest of boots. And now, the sun illuminates my computer screen.
It’s been quite a dramatic spring. However, after a long long flight tomorrow, with me wearing old-lady compression knee-high socks so my feet won’t swell, I will arrive in S India. Summer will greet me, along with all the beauty and chaos that is India. And I can’t wait!
Meanwhile, I sneaked in a quick trip to Vancouver for a sweet short visit with friends. I wish I could have fit in more time to visit all my Vancouver friends. I was whisked away to a “chateau” (my friends’ home where the hospitality really did allow me to feel comfortable and coddled as if within the luxury of a fine chateau) and enjoyed a few precious days with friends.
Below are some photos from the wild-weather weekend. Even though it was stormy, we still managed to fit in a walk. The wind and rain kindly held off while we walked and the rain recommenced as we enjoyed a cup of coffee.
Daffodils for Daphne
In celebration and anticipation of the Autumn 2016 Japan Tour with Daily Yoga, Daphne set out her beautiful table runners from Japan (this is a firefly design!).
Yet another pretty cotton Japanese table runner.
I went to the Grandville Island market with John and he bought Dragon Fruit..looks more beautiful than it tastes. I had fun designing this fruit plate and added lime and agave to the Dragon Fruit to make it more palatable.
Yes, Spring has Sprung!
Yes, I am in Canada!
Lovely walk up Mosquito Creek in North Vancouver
Are they cute or what? Russ, Bill, Daphne, and Bridget! It was no easy feat to balance on this wet slick granite art sculpture installation!
Moss haven, beautiful forest
Bill and his old gal-pal Tiki (Tiki is so “different” looking that she tips the scales and ends up in the adorable category!)
I love those table runners! So beautiful!
And great fruit patterns. 🙂
Safe travels!! Can’t wait to see the photos and hear all about it!!
HI Skye! I totally thought of you as I took the photos of the runner! And I thought of you again as I posted the photos of the runners. The Japanese have such an eye for beauty and gorgeous design. I just love how the fireflies are depicted on the fabric. If I see something like this in Japan this fall, I will pick some up for you! Meanwhile, India, here I come…love, Fran
Fortunately, I experienced South India with you back in 2001, as described in my book Journey to the River. It’s the best.
Rick
Have a fabulous time! I think Acapulco would be a great location for a future Yoga Retreat. This month the water and air are both 80 degrees. I found two great locations on http://www.Mexicomansion.com both these mansions look over the Bay of Acapulco. The most beautiful natural Bay in the world. Just thinking of the future 🙂
I will definitely check out the site! Thank you, Jeannie! love Fran
Fran – safe travels and have a WONDERFUL time!
Thank you, Larry! Fran