Pete and I have yet again been roaming the world, or more correctly, USA again! The last few times we have flown over there, we have found ourselves at the Fall Market in Houston, so this year we thought we'd switch things around and do the Spring Markets for a change so we can see a leeeetle bit more of America.
This year, Spring Market was held in Minneapolis. I was expecting rolling hills, so was surprised to find everything totally flat! It is gorgeously green and the city itself seems like a large Metropolitan town that never sleeps. There are lakes everywhere, not to mention squirrels - Pete and I found five of these cute creatures all in the parklands around the city. I guess Americans view them as pests, but I was transfixed. I have many photos of grass and tree trunks where the squirrels were just a second before - ho hum, I will have to sharpen my photographic skills!
parklands and lakes were everywhere!
We had a day before Market to see what the city had to offer. We walked through tree-lined streets with the most beautiful timber houses. We went to Minnehaha Falls, a very picturesque area full of bike tracks and parklands, and we crossed the great Mississippi which was just a stone throw away.
tree-lined streets everywhere
Minnehaha falls, just a 10 minute train ride from the city centre
The Great Mississippi!!
We ventured over to the Mall of America, the largest shopping centre in the world, which is a consumers paradise. It was a sight to see with an amusement part in the centre complete with roller coasters! My son is obsessed with Lego, so I was excited to see a two storey high Lego heaven. I just wish Tim could have seen it, as seeing is believing!
The following days were spent working (working??) at the wholesale show. I will post more on that tomorrow.....
One of the highligts of my trip to Minneapolis was getting to meet you and your husband. You are an outstanding designer and so very nice.
Posted by: Sylvia Gauthier | June 01, 2010 at 12:06 AM
Hola amiga,paso a saludarte,para que sepas ,que de este otro lado del mundo también se aprecian tus hermosos trabajos,un abrazo de oso desde Venezuela----Hi friend, happened to greet you, so you know, that on this side of the world also appreciate your beautiful work, a bear hug from Venezuela
Posted by: Miriam | June 01, 2010 at 01:17 AM
Thank you for the tour, it sure looks pretty there. Our boys must have the same addiction- We seem to be overflowing with LEGO bricks around here as well. That shop would be HEAVEN for my boys as well....
Posted by: Anne Heidi | June 01, 2010 at 01:50 AM
Anni,
Wow - I wish I was with you... Next time I am happy to carry your bags???? Thanks for sharing your pictures... what a pretty town/city.
Sandy N
Posted by: SandyN | June 01, 2010 at 07:36 AM
Anni, you & Pete are so lucky what a hard job you both have.......(lol) The water fall is lovely. I can't wait to see any pics you've got from the quilt market, hopefully a sneak peak at your new book???????
Posted by: 'Robyn' of Robyn's Nest | June 01, 2010 at 02:43 PM
Glad to see you have arrived hoem safely - cant wait for further adventures...hope the show was better than you expected and that the visitors to Spring Market loved your designs as much as we do.
Posted by: Nay from Nays Place | June 01, 2010 at 05:41 PM
Looks lovely especially the gorgeous houses with leafy tree lined streets. The lego brings back lovely childhood memories of my Poppy always bringing over new sets of lego for me and my sister to play with. Legos the coolest!!
Posted by: Renai | June 01, 2010 at 08:06 PM
Oh how gorgeous it looks! What a great treat to bea ble to go to Spring Market!
Posted by: Anita Riley | June 02, 2010 at 10:09 AM
Aaah, Anni and Peter! Looks like you had a wonderful time in the US of A! Sure beats all the housework type stuff that goes on here... if you need a different travel buddy next time, I will happily oblige! Looking forward to seeing you both again in Sydney in a few weeks!
Posted by: audrey | June 02, 2010 at 02:33 PM