Leaving the flat early , I hadn't yet set foot on the pavement when a workman further up yelled , "It's icy , again ! " . So I obediently penguin-shuffled about all day , feeling like a fool but staying upright . And yes coincidentally , yesterday January 20th , was apparently Penguin Awareness Day .....
But now , I'm not just aware of them , I'm in awe ! I can't understand why they don't all pack their bags and move to Rio ...
Luckily the weather hasn't been people-unfriendly all the time . I was able to get to the knitting exhibition on a quiet afternoon to wander around among the birds in babies bonnets, rabbits in socks , and a unicorn in a frock
There were geese in Frisian lace caps and a deer in a trendy jumper .
And colour everywhere....
A C16th chainmail glove and a knitted castle to match . A C17th sock ... well-mended ... and tiny modern replicas , all knitted from the toe up as was the custom , apparently .
And Red Riding Hood's wolf , knitted by Chrystl Rijkboer from human hair . ( Don't all rush to your local hairdresser's . Hair spins up into very harsh yarn . Ideal for wolves , less comfy for people .
It was all very colourful and cosy and I'll be back ....
3 comments:
What a fantastic exhibition! I love the geese and the rabbits especially!
Oh and have you seen the film - I can't remember what it's called ... possibly Penguins of Madasga?
Good to hear the penguin walk worked. Animals in clothes, you say? You've given me an idea.....
What a delightful exhibition! Thanks so much for bringing us along...
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