On February 29 of 1991 we were at the Taj Palace New Delhi hotel after our two–week consulting work for Pond's India. This before flying to Indonesia where we worked and lived at the time.
With a guide from Pond's we did go to the State Emporia where we found a whale for Uncle Bo Whaley, and for us a sandalwood carving with balls inside.
Also a bird painting on rice paper.
Back at our hotel we found for Pieter a very nice fitting greenish cotton pair of trousers and a striped shirt.
This was on our patio in Wonosobo, Indonesia where Pieter put on the entire set.
Perfect fit!
Admiring our orchids that just hang on wood wool planks against the wall.
Happy times during our life in Indonesia!
The climate was so perfect for our hair...
We also found a perfect pure silk black tie at the Taj Palace New Delhi Khazana Shop.
India has so much!
It is real black, the shine of the silk made it look a bit different... 😉
Pieter wearing his Khazana trousers on his 69th Birthday in our front porch.
Behind him: Our HUGE Clematis lanuginosa 'Candida' in 2022←click it
The same guy, same trousers only 31 years later...
And yes, those comfy eco friendly Loints sandals are still alive as well!
Notice the Moonflower vine, to the left of Pieter's knee?
Home grown by Pieter from seeds and it is opening its very first flower!
They too are HUGE and bloom at night mainly; hence its name Moonflower — Ipomoea alba.
Photos taken around 9:00 so it was closing.
Pieter on the back step of our gazebo. The white gingerbread from Vintage Woodworks looks so nice after it got painted again.
From inside of gazebo facing the pond area.
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Such wonderful souvenirs you have of times gone by. I'd never heard of Moonflowers. I really like your gazeboo nicely painted.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes always. God bless.
Dearest Victor,
DeleteThank you and yes, such garments bring back very fond memories of our work in India and life in Indonesia.
Those painters did an excellent job, that's why we asked them back a 2nd time.
Hugs,
Mariette
Conserva la misma figura de cuando erán bien jovén. También me atrevería a decir, que también conserván el mismo espíritu de su juventud.
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Querida Antónia,
Delete¡Muchas gracias por sus cumplidos!
Abrazos,
Mariette
bellissimi ricordi!
ReplyDeleteCara Olga,
DeleteGrazie e hai ragione, sono bellissimi ricordi per noi!
Abbracci,
Mariette
Wunderschöne Erinnerungen an eine schöne Zeit! Danke für die Fotos und den Einblick in Euer Leben, Liebe Mariette und Pieter 😍
ReplyDeleteHerzliche Grüße von Traudi.♥
Liebe Traudi,
DeleteJa, es sind wirklich Einblicke in unser Leben.
Wir genießen es und gutes bleibt lange... sowie auch die Hose die immer noch schön ist.
Liebe Grüße,
Mariette
It's good to remember. A curiosity: in Portugal the moonflower is called lady of the night.
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Coisas de Feltro
Dearest Christina,
DeleteIt certainly remains a very special memory.
Well, the Portuguese name is far better chosen in my humble opinion!
Hugs,
Mariette