Local Crafts

Just a few more shots of Dominica. Roseau, the capital and city we stop in, puts out a market on the days cruise ships come in, selling local crafts and souvenirs. I love the plaid-lettered sign leading to this store full of tropical flower-inspired painted clothes.

Basket weaving is another big craft.

Quilt making in this hot country isn't too popular, but I did find a star block in one store's floor. Check it out!

Dominica

Dominica is a beautiful, natural island. Full of lush forests and amazing waterfalls, it's an adventurer's paradise.

On previous trips I have adventured and explored, so yesterday I was interested in the capital city of Roseau and what there is to see. Buildings are still damaged from recent hurricanes, some missing roofs or walls. But some have beautiful railings and balconies that would look pretty cool as quilt designs or applique.... Check it out:

Coiba, Panama

One week on our Wind Star cruise, we were able to deviate a little from our standard port in Nicaragua to head further south to Coiba, Panama. At one time it was a maximum security prison, but now it's just a standard one. :) On this remote island lived about 60 prisoners, a handful of guards, and a crocodile named Tito.

I'm searching through my photo files and I'm surprised to find this one is the only one I have. I thought I took a photo of the spiny back of Tito barely emerging out of the water. It wasn't safe to swim with him, but you could take photos. :) What surprised me most about this small island is the fact that even they had t-shirts for sale for the 140 people on the ship who came once. They were embroidered, most likely by hand. Check it out.

I love how "Panama" appears in the water of this shirt.

I'll keep looking for photos of Tito and let you know if and when I find them.

Retro Bathroom Signs

Check out the funky people you regularly encounter on the public restroom doors in Switzerland!

Back Onboard!

We're back onboard and making our way toward San Juan, Puerto Rico after two sea days and most of the third day. After today we'll be in port every day for more than a week, so I should have more photos soon!

Sempach

My last post from Switzerland for a couple months should include one of my favorite towns: Sempach. It's right on a lake, and yes, I've only driven through, but I think the old town's main street is so quaint AND full of quilt design possibilities.

Just look at those shutters and wall decorations!



Traditional, yet so cool.