The Journal you describe sounds precious. I think you only enrich it with local articles etc. You don't need to be Van Gogh to include personal drawings. Any drawing created gives a sense of achievement for me. But little is drawn-created with the introduction of the camera <img src="/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> OTOH now I can include photo's which in turn tell a thousand words.

I'd love to create a Journal you describe. Even if it is only from local camping trips. Adding natural foundings in the book complemented with photo's and drawings. Sounds great, only wished now that I started sooner... <img src="/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" />

On the repllica note I wouldn't have a idea what it would be filled with. <img src="/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />