tchochtkes

anyone else remember that time when garden gnomes were being 'kidnapped' and taken on trips with their photos in front of famous landmarks before being returned?

matryoshka

klompen

some tourist souvenirs for Thursday Postcard Hunt

(I will admit to having all of these! the gnomes were my mother's, which I thought were tacky, and a little creepy looking.  but I took a couple after she died and they stand like sentries on my balcony.  they have not been taken on any trips.  the matryoshka dolls collection increased when I was given several from a friend who thought her mother's collection was a little creepy.  I love them)

Next month, we'll move on to some travelling ideas of our own.