February 6
Cruise Souvenirs
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No trip would be complete for me without a few souvenirs. Here’s what I picked up while on our cruise:
Guatemalan Bead Necklace
I should never visit Guatemala because I would come home with a lot of beadwork.
Talavera Bud Vase & Frame
I love colorful pottery, and I knew I would actually use both of these items. Beautiful and functional…totally easy to justify this purchase.
Postcards
I have bought postcards all my life. I think I feel a future blog post coming on.
Fish Bone Madonna
This is made of crushed fish bone and resin. She is so beautiful to me.
Ix Chel Leather Painting
During our stop in Cozumel, we toured the Maya ruins of San Gervasio. The Maya are believed to be the first settlers of Cozumel, whose Maya name Kùutsmil, translates to Island of the Swallows. The island was sacred to Ix Chel, the Maya Moon Goddess, deity of the moon, childbirth, fertility, medicine, and weaving. The San Gervasio ruins were once a hub of worship of the goddess Ix Chel and the temples were a place of pilgrimage. Maya women would try to travel to San Gervasio and make offerings at least once in their lives. I thought this colorful leather painting of Ix Chel was a lovely reminder of our trip. I’d like to have it framed.
Professional Pictures
During the cruise, professional photographers circulate around and take your picture. Then, the pictures are posted in the Photography Studio. These are the ones we decided to purchase. I’m wearing a cloche in two of the pictures because those were taken during our Jazz Age Theme Night.
Painted Gourd
I assume (hope) this was painted in Mexico, but this pretty little painted gourd isn’t signed. I love gourds and when I find one I like, it’s hard to resist.
I sure do love vacations and these little treasures will have me remembering this one fondly for a long time to come.
The photos are beautiful! I love postcards, too. The fish bone Madonna is quite interesting.
Woof! Woof! Wonderful souvenirs. LOVE the necklace, your photos and the fish bone Madonna. Looks like a fun relaxing cruise. Lots of Golden Woofs, Sugar
Wonderful reminders of your cruise.
Those are all so beautiful! We went to Cancun for our honeymoon, and the one thing I wish I’d gotten more of is the blue glass they have there. I’m not a fan of blue, but I still remember that glass and how pretty it was! I’m glad you got some wonderful treasures to remember the trip with. I love those photos of the two of you!
Looks like you had so much fun! I agree that Fishbone Madonna is just beautiful!
Your pal, Pip
Very cool stuff, and everything is so colorful from that part of the world.
Okay so what’d you bring me back? Hehehehehe…just kiddin’.
Dat necklace is just way beautifuls and looks so intricate. I loves all your stuffs you gotted. Great treasures to keep.
I likes how they does fotos since you can’t exactly take your won foto.
Puddles
Gorgeous souveneirs!
The necklace is so pretty.
Lynne x
Love the beads!
Nola
love love love the necklace! what a wonderful trip it looks.
We have a first aid kit for hounds but have to say yours is much better organised LOL.
Sue and the Taylor hounds xxx
What’s a trip without a few souvenirs……
XXXOOO Daisy, Bella & roxy
I want to see a post on your postcards! I’ve never been to Guatemala but I bet I would go nuts for the beads and pottery too. I love the gourd. Hopefully not painted n China LOL.
Wow a picture where Henry is smiling and no dogs in it! Must have been fun together time 🙂
Our Lady was on a cruise in that part of the world in November. She brought back some masks. She has a mask collection. Looks like some great shopping. Lee and Phod
Lovely souvenirs! Great pictures of you guys…I especially love the Jazz Age pix 😀 Sounds like you had a fabulous time.
Your souvenirs are beautiful! How nice that they have professional photographers available. The pictures are lovely. Looking forward to reading the post about your postcards 🙂