Trinkets from Down Under

Over the years, Kraig has brought back some fun "trinkets" from wherever he travels. We have a shelf in our computer room where they are displayed. He brought some great ones this time!

This is a Koru -- a symbol of new beginnings, growth and harmony. It is made of hand-blown glass and is such a pretty apricot color. The spiral, representing the unfurling of a young fern frond, is a well known emblem of the Maori people. He got this in New Zealand.

He also brought us this hand-painted Boom-a-Rang from Australia -- Murrawolka Creations (Murra=hand Wolka=painted). It is hanpainted by Aborigal families of the Birri-Gubba tribe).

Some favorites from other trips!