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This weekend saw the 2019 Worldwide Knit in Public Day on Saturday.
The local steam train group Reefsteamers joined in, and planned a steam train trip for all to the town of Heidelberg, with stalls and a market and lunch and much more.
So Saturday morning was a lovely early start to the station to meet “Susan” the 100 year old steam locomotive and train carriages that would take the group to Heidelberg and back.
It was a beautiful day. The train ride was stunning, and we all got a load of knitting done. I started two new projects, and took the one with the least concentration required. Snacks and cupcakes and coffee were available in the dining room.
The lovely Luna Fibers rode on the train with us, and had a bunch of yarns and other pretty goodies for us to look and purchase from her. She even had little gifts, specially for all the knitters. I got a very aptly names skein from her, “Traveler” 🙂
At Heidelberg, the “Old Shed” was converted into a mini market, with stalls and goodies. I got a beautiful skein on Umbala lace yarn, new to me. I also met a local seamstress that makes the most interesting bags. I loved this one, with its pockets for patterns and goodies, and big enough for a notions baggie and a project bag.
The museum that is now housed in the old station building was a delight, and the tour guide most knowledgeable on history. I thoroughly enjoyed the conversation.
Lunch is served in a train carriage / dining car or outside under the huge palm trees. The menu has everything from snacks to perfect burgers and grills. The salads were nice big portions.
No trip to Heidelberg is complete without a quick visit to the Heidelberg Brewery to see their impressive kettles, and enjoy the aroma of the various beers.
I finished off the day with some goodies for Miekie. She got a new sweater, and who could resist this lovely princess bed. 🙂 I traveled home with it, and she was so impressed with it, she made herself comfy in it and immediately slept in it. Definitely a good purchase.
A stunning day from very early to a very late arrival back on the outskirts of Johannesburg. Loved the train ride, and the old station. A day to remember.
littleblackdogsa 
Sounds like a perfect day. I’ve just read this out to my husband as it contains two of his favourite things: steam trains and beer. His response ‘ How long would it take you to teach me to knit?’ 😘
🙂 thank you. It was a super day, and a lot of fun. Glad he likes trains and beer, as it was perfect for all the husbands and boyfriends and sons that went along for the day.
lol. The chef on the train, in the dining car / carriage, was a knitter. He brought along 2 scarf projects that he knitted during the day when he was not busy in the dining car. Your husband can do it too 😉
I’m not sure our marriage would survive the trauma of me teaching him.😱
Sounds like you had a wonderful WWKPD! Train ride, some history, knitting, shopping, lunch and a good time! You really made a day of it. Miekie’s Princess bed is adorable! How can she not love it?
Indeed, it was a splendid day out. Beautiful area we visited and lovely weather too. And I met so many new friends on the train.
lol. Yes the Princess is spoiled, and loves the new bed. 🙂
Next year I hope to plan a little better and knit more in public on this day.
What a fantastic way to knit in public!
I love the dog bed. It’s just perfect:)
Thank you. 🙂 It was a lovely day that was enjoyed by all.
And Miekie loves the new bed. She took to it immediately and is now always to be found in it.
What a fabulous outing! I got an invitation to join the knitting day as well – but it came from a department store that sells acrylic yarns which I have never bought. Yours was clearly much more fun and better thought out – I would have gone too! Love that yarn you bought and the bag. And Mieke’s new Princess bed is a complete WOW – and she looks so cosy wrapped up in her sweater too. Great day out and lovely purchases, now that’s a celebration of World knitting day!
🙂 Thank you, it was indeed a splendid day. We had so much fun, and I met so many new friends on the train too.
And of course, no shopping can happen without remember “her majesty” as well. She is super happy with the new bed.
I totally understand you not really feeling like taking up the invite. It takes sense.
I look forward to next years ideas. 🙂
If I find an organiser here I’ll send them off to have a look at this post! We have steam trains sitting around doing nothing and some fabulous little country places to visit…….. Inspired!! 🙂
🙂 now that sounds like a real great plan. Steam rides are amazing to undertake. The group here does wonders.
Susan? What a pretty name for a century old loco! 🙂
Indeed. Susan is loved and cared for by the guys and girls that organize the steam train trips. They are all so proud of her. And she will outlast any electrical engine. 🙂
What a grand idea to take a train full of knitters to somewhere they can enjoy and shop for more yarn!! I loved the sound of all of it. I’ve never heard of such a thing but of course, I don’t knit. ;( Wouldn’t be as easy for quilters. The princess bed was perfect for her highness as is her new sweater. 😉 That made me laugh. What a delightful post!
Thank you. I am glad you liked and enjoyed the post. 🙂
It was a wonderful day, I am so happy they arranged for it. It was totally worth it. The train was amazing, since we are so used to the fast and efficient highspeed train, the steamtrain got us all to relax a bit and just enjoy the views.
🙂 the doggy is spoiled, but she loves the bed, it is nice and cozy, since it is winter here now.
Have a fab day.