People You Meet
While waiting for the highway bus to take me from Naha to the northern part of the island, where the aquarium is, I noticed this woman and her wonderful sashiko jacket. I commented on how beautiful it was, and we ended up sitting together on the bus, talking about stitching. I showed her some pictures on my gadget and she showed me her bag and some pouches inside that she had made. When the bus stopped for a rest break, she got off but I stayed in my seat. When she returned, she surprised me with a cup of coffee for each of us. How kind! I thoroughly enjoyed my two hour visit with her. Stitching - a universal language.
11 comments:
Hib Pamela what a beautiful story,I love her jacket also,what a wonderful experience xx
I love meeting other stitchers, whether locally or when I travel. And thanks for the flower photos yesterday. It is cold and windy here today.
What a lovely, heartwarming memory from your trip. Finding an unexpected kindred spirit is such a special treat!
What a splendid treat for you. I love the jacket and wonder if I could make something like that?
Embroidery and 1uilting is indeed a good way to start a conversation. At the quilt shows in Japan many visitors have quilted bags and they often lead to talks to other quilters.
Thank you for sharing Pamela, a wonderful memorable experience, loved the jacket too, so elegant, beautiful and very inspiring. I do not blog but enjoy sewing and stitching crafts, making useful items for gifts etc and receive so many great ideas and inspirations from the blogs I read and seeing others beautiful work. I visited parts of Japan briefly on a cruise earlier last year and we were blessed to see the beautiful Cherry Blossom in flower in a Palace Garden surrounds, it was a public holiday and we had never experienced such crowds moving through, all very well organised though. Wishing you all the best for this year. Jude
Good Morning Pamela. The conversation started with a compliment. There are so many people that are reluctant to approach a person to compliment them. This is a great post! What the world needs is better and more friendly communication.
Hope you are feeling great today.
xx, Carol
Oh! I forgot how cool I think it is that she allowed you to take her picture. You truly made her day!!
Very interesting experience. Thank you for sharing this.this lady's jacket looks very nice.
Lovely story Pamela. xx
Pam doesn't she have the most serene face, that is such a lovely story, I have meet many lovely ladies like your new friend out side the cities of Japan over the last 20 years, if I had the money I'd live in japan it is such a beautiful beautiful country. I have just spent a delightful hour going back through your blog Pam its like Ive just found the most amazing travel book. Thanks for sharing you part of the world Cheers Glenda Down Under.
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