RE: SEC-S18-W5: Photographs and emotions
Hi @stef1 <3
Ships of the desert. I have never heard that expression before, but how TRUE! I have never had the pleasure of being on the back of one of those "ships" but my son has :) They are quite magnificent creatures when you see them up close.
I am quite a sentimental person myself too - so I have quite a few keepsakes from my childhood... not really toys so much, but rather gifts or things that were given to me... a lot of them from my mom.
I know that many years ago I found a black bag stashed in one of the cupboards of my moms house and in it was all my teddies and dolls from when I was a little girl. My mom insisted on keeping them so that I could reflect back when I got older... but to be honest, most of my childhood memories were not that great - especially when my dolls were involved, because my brothers would generally tease me with destroying them - so now that is the association I have. Eventually I just got rid of them myself.
I have however, kept quite a few of Jude's toys and things from when he was teeny tiny... though he needs no encouragement in that department. He is a VERY sentimental youn lad - always has been and will often collect rather obscure things, like a stone or a button etc. but ask him who or where ANY of them came from and he will be able to give you ALL the details... which is quite special! <3
As for your trip to New Zealand... Never say never :)
Thank you @jaynie for reading and for such feedback, me too, was never brave enough to try to ride a camel, they are extremely tall and I was frightened. I bet that your son had unforgettable experience :)
My mother-in-law is also a person who keeps a lot from her children and all grandchildren, when we come together then often she brings up something and it is interesting to hear again the story behind it and have fun when we come together.
We will see what the future will bring us :)