Episode 334 Traveling & Stitching, Part 2 SD 480p

[@kankerdoodleb9149]

I love hearing of your great trip and seeing the photos. No cooking, plenty of time to stitch and seeing the world. Fabulous!

[@halfstitchcrossstitch2456]

Yes, it was heaven! I stitched in the morning and then went to lunch (which I didn't have to cook). Or, we went on an excursion and came back to the ship in time for a meal (which again I didn't have to cook). Then I would stitch in the afternoon. So it was a fabulous time. Dena

[@empm1330]

Hi Dena I loved seeing and hearing about your trip to Spain. I'm glad you and Tommy are having fun. I love the stitching of the peacock and your finish on the Nov word play and my favorite of the dachshund's. In the meantime Happy Stitching and be safe and kind. God bless Pat

[@kathyn4267]

Thank you for a wonderful video and trip. I can't wait for number 3.

[@halfstitchcrossstitch2456]

I had such a great time on the trip, and I can't wait to share the rest with you!

[@Luvnanna21]

Oh what memories you are making. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@halfstitchcrossstitch2456]

You are so right. We made some wonderful memories! Dena

[@lindacraig5056]

WOW Dena thank you for sharing that wonderful cruise with us. You are having the time of our life and making so many memories. I know that little girl was missing you and is glad that you are home now Glad you had some great stitching time too. Happy stitching

[@halfstitchcrossstitch2456]

Linda, thanks so much for watching the second part of our trip videos. Cocoa was as glad to see us as we were to see her! Dena

[@lindaskinner5887]

Glad you’re having a wonderful time. It’s so nice that you’re able to stitch. Be safe ❤.

[@halfstitchcrossstitch2456]

Linda, if I didn't stitch I don't think I would enjoy traveling. Dena

[@susanradford9503]

Oh I’m just loving and enjoying your cruise. Sounds like a wonderful trip. Bless darling Cocoa - looks like she’s having fun too. Waiting (im)patiently for part 3.

[@halfstitchcrossstitch2456]

Susan, Part 3 is being edited and uploading hopefully this week. Thanks for the encouragement. Dena

[@nannettmcdougal-dykes9339]

Thanks for sharing....always fun watching and fun hearing what your up to...please take care and be safe....so happy for your finish

[@halfstitchcrossstitch2456]

Thank you! You too!

[@cathleensullivan7621]

Thanks for sharing your trip and stitching. Have a good week!😊🪡

[@halfstitchcrossstitch2456]

Cathleen, thanks so much for stopping by again. Have a great week yourself. Dena

[@debrabutler1953]

What a marvelous trip. Thank you so much for sharing. When we cruised one of my favorite things to see were the dancers preforming pieces native to their area. I can’t believe all the stitching you get accomplished! Your days are so full between ship activities and port excursions. Safe travels.

[@halfstitchcrossstitch2456]

Debra, we were fortunate that we had to turn our clocks back an hour on multiple occasions so that gave me an extra hour of sleep on those nights. I was able to continue to get up early and get started with my day and stay up stitching each night without too much trouble. Dena

[@lorettahenderson8979]

Beautiful stitching...beautiful sharing of your travels...best wishes ❤

[@halfstitchcrossstitch2456]

Loretta, thanks so much for hanging in there for another travel video. There is one more coming soon to wrap it all up. Dena

[@wendysstitching4849]

What a fun time! I enjoyed hearing about your trip and seeing your stitching😊

[@halfstitchcrossstitch2456]

THanks Wendy! I am so happy you enjoyed the recap of our travels. And the stitching. Dena

[@karlalaplante7244]

Loving the trip! I can't wait to hear more about it!!

[@halfstitchcrossstitch2456]

I hope you enjoy the third and final part of the trip coming soon!

[@michelemead841]

I love the color change on your November but the way you finished the Indian corn is great ❤

[@halfstitchcrossstitch2456]

Thanks so much! I was really excited about thinking to do that. Dena

[@cindyf62]

Always enjoy your videos, but was a special treat to see the travel highlights!

[@halfstitchcrossstitch2456]

Cindy, so happy you enjoyed the travel highlights. Stay turned for part 3 (which is the final travel video for now). Dena

[@the614stitcher]

Thanks for sharing your great adventures. Spain is on my travel bucket list. With 6 days at Sea, you will have more finishes.

[@halfstitchcrossstitch2456]

Well, I made some great progress on the trip and had another finish once I got home so that was good. Dena

[@jenniferblubaugh]

Enjoyed seeing the photos and videos of the places you visited! How fun!

[@halfstitchcrossstitch2456]

I had such a great time on the trip and I'm so happy that you enjoyed seeing some of the photos and videos.

[@inesmatthews5761]

❤❤❤for shariing😊

[@halfstitchcrossstitch2456]

Thanks for stopping by for another visit. Dena

[@devrakline4967]

Love hearing about your cruise!!!

[@halfstitchcrossstitch2456]

Thank you for watching part 2. Dena

[@emjaymckarney7972]

What a fabulous trip! A trans-Atlantic crossing - no wonder you took so much stitching. I've done lots of cruises, but not a crossing. As for what day it is, the mats in the elevators on Holland America ships have the day on them. Very helpful! Your excursions sound wonderful - that basket ride looks like so much fun. Your sister's gift looks great stitched on that fabric. I had to laugh at your miles/kilometers mix up. For Canadians of my generation it can be confusing - or maybe it's just me. We learned the English measures in school, then they switched to metric. Now some things are in one, some in the other, some in both. Looking forward to Part 3!

[@halfstitchcrossstitch2456]

I had a great time on the trip, and I'm so happy that you enjoyed seeing some of the photos and videos. Hope you enjoy part 3 as well. Dena

[@nannettmcdougal-dykes9339]

Looks amazing...thanks for sharing....thank you so much for sharing and please take care

[@halfstitchcrossstitch2456]

So pleased you got to see this second video. I will wrap up the trip in my next video and then will get ready for 2025! Dena

[@judystone3645]

What a fantastic trip you guys planned! I love all the things you are doing. And, still stitching, too! Congratulations on finishing November. It looks great. The exercise room story is hilarious and definitely something I would do. Lol. ❤

[@halfstitchcrossstitch2456]

Judy, yes, it is funny what you learn as you travel. We are all so comfortable with what we do at home, we don't even realize it is different in other places. LOL. Dena

[@normaferro3190]

Such wonderful recaps of your daily stitching and events on that wonderful cruise. I loved seeing a bit of your excursion to Santiago de Campostela in Spain… my husband’s cousin has lived there since the late 90s with her family and I particularly loved seeing that part of your video. Congratulations on finishing November Wordplay.

[@halfstitchcrossstitch2456]

Thanks Norma for letting me know that you really have a connection to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. We loved it so much. My hubby wants to do the pilgrimage now. Dena

[@normaferro3190]

@ I remember a program I saw years ago, might have been on PBS, of a person training for the pilgrimage and then starting the walk from a southern city in France and traveling all across the northern part of Spain until his arrival at Santiago. It was an interesting program - the party of walkers had a certain amount of walking hours each day, and stayed at a different hostel each night. The walk was grueling for some but most made it to their destination. I think your husband would love it, and I think he’d do quite well on the walk. What an amazing experience that would be!

[@kaylinfrancis8751]

It's wonderful to see you Dena! I'm so glad that you enjoyed your cruise. What wonderful adventures you had! Thanks for taking us with you. Congrats on your finish and thanks also for sharing Cocoa's adventures with her pal. Hugs to Cocoa and Happy Stitching!

[@halfstitchcrossstitch2456]

Thank you for your kind words, I am so glad you enjoyed the video! Dena

[@LynneUSA]

welcome back - you were missed

[@halfstitchcrossstitch2456]

Thanks so much Lynne! I am glad to be home. Dena

[@pattysmith9266]

Ohh your trip is wonderful, the sights you got to see are awesome. Great stitching and a finish wow. Merry Christmas and Happy Stitching Patty

[@halfstitchcrossstitch2456]

Patty, thanks so much for visiting with me during these travels. Wishing you a wonderful holiday season. Dena

[@owlandgatorstitcher]

Your cruise sounds fantastic! There is a lovely film with Martin Sheen called The Way about a man’s journey on the pilgrimage.

[@halfstitchcrossstitch2456]

That is the exact pilgrimage that I was speaking about in the video. My hubby now wants to do it really bad! LOL. Dena

[@neilstephen6761]

How was the Bay of Biscay ? Hey friends is cute. Enjoyed your video and happy stitching

[@halfstitchcrossstitch2456]

Neil, we had wonderful weather and smooth sailing the entire trip. Every place we toured was beautiful in its own individual way. Dena

[@jeantruckey1502]

Thanks for sharing your trip, Dena. I’m excited to hear about the next few days. 🪡🪡🪡

[@halfstitchcrossstitch2456]

Jean, thanks so much for watching the second part of my travels. I am happy to say the third part is almost ready and will cover the rest of the travels. Dena