In case you are interested, here are a few pages from my Budapest Travel journal.
As you can see, I used a journal my sister made as a sample in her Full Tilt Boogie class. I wanted to make my own, but she insisted I use this one.... what could I do? I did not want to appear ungrateful. Especially since she gave me the one I had ooh'd and ahhh'd over the most.
As I added the pictures and re-read what I had written, I was transported back to Budapest. That is the great thing about a travel journal. It's not just the pictures, but the words that in an instant take me back to a certain moment in time. Tomorrow - Part II.
You're right: it's transporting....and I wasn't even there!
Posted by: jeanette, mistress of longears | 11/07/2011 at 12:21 AM
More, more, more please....I love it. I must admit to being a student of Mary Ann and also a big fan of her journals and classes!! I'm so inspired by both of you :)
Posted by: Barbara S. | 11/07/2011 at 05:20 AM
I would like to go on a holiday and make a travel journal! I always have this feeling when I see a beautiful travel journal! They inspire me!
Posted by: Monika | 11/07/2011 at 06:02 AM
I'm sure a journal handmade by you would have been equally lovely and they way you made this one your own is just amazing. I can't wait to see more!
Posted by: Jenny | 11/07/2011 at 09:18 AM
Excellent! I love hearing about your travels with Mary Ann. I travel with my sister and your blogs always make me smile!
Posted by: Debra Mason | 11/07/2011 at 10:16 AM
This is like double the pleasure. Thank you for sharing your version of the trip. I love everything about you two and your journals. Here's to many more!
Posted by: Leslie J. Moran | 11/07/2011 at 11:51 AM
Two thumbs up for your journal! :)
Posted by: Judy H. | 11/07/2011 at 02:42 PM
Very cool! I remember your posts upon your return. You had some wonderful photos. I've enjoyed seeing how you weave the written journal with your photos and collaged pieces. You've really caught a feeling of arriving in a wonderful place and striving to take it all in. I loved the Budapest Foo Dog - and imagine seeing Elvis at a cafe. There is something magical here. Thank you for sharing your journey.
Posted by: Sharon | 11/07/2011 at 05:22 PM
liar liar pants on fire.
you know good and well that you STOLE that journal from me.
don't pull that table turning act on ME!
i sewed that journal together and i can UNSEW it anytime i want.
think about THAT.
now get over here and make me a pumpkin pie martini and we can sip by the fire out back!!!
Posted by: sister | 11/07/2011 at 07:18 PM
Oh dear, I was just about to say you made the right decision, selflessly accepting and using that journal of your dear sister's...but then I read MA's comment above and decided I'd better just stay out of that discussion! Your journal looks fabulous, Carol, thanks for sharing with us!
Posted by: Cynthia | 11/08/2011 at 01:40 PM
I WAS going to comment on how good your aahing and oohing must have been to score that journal until I read MAM's comment and was dissuaded of that idea. Her idea of the martini by the fire outside sounds very appealing, though, so maybe I should compliment you after all. Aren't sisters great?!
Posted by: Caroline | 11/08/2011 at 08:54 PM