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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.
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