I won't lie- after waiting over a month from the time my gifter sent this package, I had lost all hope of ever receiving it. Then I got a notice that a package was waiting for me at the post office, and I couldn't wait to pick it up and see if my gift had finally made it to me in Texas! I was not disappointed at all, and this gift was most definitely worth the wait!

First there was a long handwritten note from my gifter, telling me about her hometown and explaining all the gifts. I so appreciate this- I love learning about new places in the world, and it's obvious that my gifter loves her hometown.

I'm not sure how CrocanoirZA managed to fit all of these gifts in such a small package, but I am very impressed. The gifts include a calendar with gorgeous landscape paintings of Clarens, post cards and brochures showing different parts of the city, keychains, magnets, a thimble with Clarens' old town coat of arms, mini beer mug from a local brewery, and cards with art prints from local galleries. So many amazing things!

To my gifter: thank you so, so much for your very thoughtful gifts- I love them all! I love the artwork on the calendar, and the Richard Rennie print is my favorite! I love his style based on the card and pamphlet of his work. Also, I definitely squeed when I saw the mini beer mug- it's just so cute! Receiving your package made my day :)