tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post5660016627103998209..comments2023-07-27T08:53:20.141+01:00Comments on vals alentejo: On the way homevalerietilsten59.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05617190196811279000noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post-51127416943370830672013-03-01T11:58:57.418+00:002013-03-01T11:58:57.418+00:00Dear Val, lovely tour of this village !! Here , at...Dear Val, lovely tour of this village !! Here , at the old villages we have these kind of "washing machines "but they don't use any more !It seems that you had a lovely day !Thank you that you saw us a part of your country !oldthingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08792844004937988499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post-61119510768479220332013-02-28T10:57:56.458+00:002013-02-28T10:57:56.458+00:00Most of the Alentejo villages are becoming ghost v...Most of the Alentejo villages are becoming ghost villages Rosemary.<br />Our village still has a relatively young population. This is due to the fact, that there are two professional schools in our area. The students receive a 3 year diploma ..in various areas of their choice.. Many opt for this system , to get a quicker chance to get into the work place. They also enjoy being involved in the old country ways. The old people, do not want to know about mobile phones, they dont understand it. Some have only just put themselves onto cable tv. its like a revelation of some kind for them.<br />The traditions will carry on for some time longer i believe. Traditions are hard to just let fall away. In Lisbon , Porto ,Faro and some of the bigger towns.. the new age is definately here.<br />You have been here to Portugal. The Portuguese people, have something very special.. they hold their elders in high regard. Mother and Father are the centre of their home and life.. even if when the children leave home. Children are allowed everywhere and welcomed.<br />Its obvious to see a gap.. but it is not spoken about, while with their parents or grandparents.. Its amazing how the younger generation, are actually proud of what their grandparents did.. <br />Working in the fields, keep the old men and women young, that's what they tell us.):<br />xxxvalerietilsten59.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05617190196811279000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post-55634262710894499252013-02-28T10:44:04.983+00:002013-02-28T10:44:04.983+00:00So nice to read your comments Sarah,
The little vi...So nice to read your comments Sarah,<br />The little village is away from the big city lights and everyone is close knit.<br />I live outside the village.. but I get to find out some of the news that goes on.<br />I have nearly always read two books at the same time.<br />I have two stories to think about.. its not always so.. but often. If its a history book , I will have a classic novel at the side ..<br />xxvalerietilsten59.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05617190196811279000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post-91676426972748673162013-02-28T10:40:57.167+00:002013-02-28T10:40:57.167+00:00Hi Judy,
I did write a post about my trip and work...Hi Judy,<br />I did write a post about my trip and workshop in england.. <br />I enjoyed it all.<br />Our village always has something interesting going on. Its not a rich village, but its great to see the people pull together at times of festas and happenings.<br />I am here partly by destiny and partly choice. I do often wonder !<br />Thanks Judy for passing by.. always nice to see youvalerietilsten59.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05617190196811279000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post-21743666244045971582013-02-28T10:38:32.564+00:002013-02-28T10:38:32.564+00:00Dear Val - I love the way you have captured the es...Dear Val - I love the way you have captured the essence of the older population, particularly the women, in the small towns and villages of Portugal. They are the bedrock of family life for their communities. That lifestyle must be coming to a close, the young all have their mobile phones, text on another, watch TV and have computers, I cannot imagine that the tradition will carry on - the dawn of a new age. However, I wonder how much will be lost in the transition from the friendships and communion shared by the present older generation. Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post-78507999115873592802013-02-28T10:37:51.907+00:002013-02-28T10:37:51.907+00:00Thanks Olga..
Pleased you enjoy visiting my villag...Thanks Olga..<br />Pleased you enjoy visiting my village. <br />best wishes to you there in California..valerietilsten59.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05617190196811279000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post-81514189465794530962013-02-28T10:36:43.799+00:002013-02-28T10:36:43.799+00:00Thank you Sylvia,
My little village is a very int...Thank you Sylvia,<br />My little village is a very interesting place.. always something going on.. pretty much like most villages all over the world. <br />We are away from the big big worldvalerietilsten59.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05617190196811279000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post-53847026137870372162013-02-28T10:34:42.062+00:002013-02-28T10:34:42.062+00:00Thank you Gina .. I am pleased you enjoyed my litt...Thank you Gina .. I am pleased you enjoyed my little post about some of the daily life here in my little village away from the outside world.xvalerietilsten59.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05617190196811279000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post-5594164832826154542013-02-28T10:33:32.620+00:002013-02-28T10:33:32.620+00:00Thank you Gerda..
nice to see you ..Thank you Gerda.. <br />nice to see you ..valerietilsten59.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05617190196811279000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post-24964478675464036592013-02-27T20:45:13.779+00:002013-02-27T20:45:13.779+00:00I loved your walk around your village and the stor...I loved your walk around your village and the stories of the ladies around the washing tanks. It will be a sad day when this tradition dies out. The fields look amazing with all those pretty flowers. I don't know how you can read two books at once. I can only concentrate at one book at a time.<br />Sarah xDown by the seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06148800326418238027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post-12694487199585106202013-02-27T17:51:57.677+00:002013-02-27T17:51:57.677+00:00Good Morning Val. I have been so behind in my visi...Good Morning Val. I have been so behind in my visiting that I've never even asked how your trip to England was. Please accept my apologies. I bet it was wonderful. This is such a great post. I can just see and hear the women and children while they go about their tasks. The water certainly does look clean and the village is so romantic and beautiful and charming. Do you ever wonder about that saying, there but for the grace of God go I?. Why are we where we are and they are there. It is fascinating to me. It seems that they are living the life of times gone by and, isn't it a shame that it can't be that way everywhere. I loved this and the fields are just beautiful..Happy Wednesday..Judy Judy at GoldCountryCottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10282585980012016892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post-30629451745364380162013-02-27T17:28:48.811+00:002013-02-27T17:28:48.811+00:00Hi Val, beautiful pictures. It's like travelin...Hi Val, beautiful pictures. It's like traveling to Portugal while staying in California. I like that! Olga Poltavahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16972704777268794969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post-48873259661735392422013-02-27T13:11:57.869+00:002013-02-27T13:11:57.869+00:00I love it when you post pictures and tell about yo...I love it when you post pictures and tell about your life, it's a country I'll most likely never see in person and you make it so interesting. Every town should be like this one. I remember as a child how people use to be so friendly and were close, not these days and it is so sad. Keep posting, I'll be reading.Sylviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17029808502731853372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post-78273486568182996632013-02-27T12:23:23.479+00:002013-02-27T12:23:23.479+00:00Dear Val, Loved the washerwomen story. Thank you f...Dear Val, Loved the washerwomen story. Thank you for sharing your every day life with us. It is so interesting to read about customs and habits of other cultures and peoples. I'ts almost like being there. xo, Gina Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post-19478273533997193082013-02-27T02:44:46.543+00:002013-02-27T02:44:46.543+00:00These are very special photo's of your village...These are very special photo's of your village., charming. It's so nice to get an impression of your life in Portugal. groetjes, GerdaGerdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04082260245617096876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post-77166820119564674722013-02-27T02:25:08.246+00:002013-02-27T02:25:08.246+00:00It's old world here Patricia.
I too am hoping ...It's old world here Patricia.<br />I too am hoping that your parcel comes this week.<br />I will go again to post office.. I have of course been away.<br />valerietilsten59.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05617190196811279000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post-67962241720155848962013-02-26T22:38:35.181+00:002013-02-26T22:38:35.181+00:00Hi Val, I love to see photos of life in Portugal a...Hi Val, I love to see photos of life in Portugal and these are so special. The tanks and fountains are beautiful, and what a delightful thing that they are still used for washing, and for the horses to drink. It is all absolutely charming. Daisies are always so happy and cheerful! (PS I am a little worried my parcel to you has not arrived - I do hope Australia Post has not messed up, and that it arrives very soon)<br />love Patricia XXXXPatriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post-49480040095072484302013-02-26T21:40:03.823+00:002013-02-26T21:40:03.823+00:00Thank you Sheri,
I do like my little village. I ...Thank you Sheri,<br />I do like my little village. I live just far enough away in the country not to be too involved . The municipality give jobs to the people with lesser education.. they do a fine job of clearing our roadsides and keeping the village clean..and the washing tanks.valerietilsten59.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05617190196811279000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post-79867919560968960342013-02-26T21:37:44.197+00:002013-02-26T21:37:44.197+00:00Hi Patricia,
yes, most of the women have washing m...Hi Patricia,<br />yes, most of the women have washing machines.. there are a few poor families. Its the gossip they like and the socializing... indeed they let of steam and put rights to right..<br />xx valerietilsten59.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05617190196811279000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post-27119852196675366932013-02-26T21:35:46.820+00:002013-02-26T21:35:46.820+00:00Hi Tex.
Not all the women of the village. But man...Hi Tex.<br />Not all the women of the village. But many go. It is their way of socializing.. <br />One of the reasons I live here is , that in a way we are years behind.<br />I love that part of living here.valerietilsten59.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05617190196811279000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post-14130867720583961542013-02-26T21:33:56.780+00:002013-02-26T21:33:56.780+00:00Thanks Meggie,
Its great when we can share about w...Thanks Meggie,<br />Its great when we can share about where we live and what live is like.<br />thanks for coming over..<br />xxvalerietilsten59.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05617190196811279000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post-45623557149984298122013-02-26T21:04:40.060+00:002013-02-26T21:04:40.060+00:00Val,
This little village is so nice, and it sounds...Val,<br />This little village is so nice, and it sounds like they are all very close to one another. I miss that. When I was growing up, everybody knew everyone, but now the town has gotten so large that you don't know anyone that passes your way. It must be a chore to keep the water tanks and fountains clean, that is good of them. The daisies are so pretty, and are a favorite of mine for sure. Have a happy day, Val.<br />~Sheri at Red Rose AlleyRed Rose Alleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02685747099912989862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post-50541203872669684242013-02-26T20:39:55.934+00:002013-02-26T20:39:55.934+00:00Dear Val, thank you for this story about your vill...Dear Val, thank you for this story about your village. I love the idea that all the women go to the washing tanks for a natter and I'm sure they put the world to rights too and I did laugh when you said they probably had their own washing machines at home! Enjoy your reading and have a good week.<br />Patricia xPatriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116574112768767203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post-44256655321613938652013-02-26T20:23:23.709+00:002013-02-26T20:23:23.709+00:00wow - the the women in the village still go to the...wow - the the women in the village still go to the tanks to wash clothes is remarkable! i think it is neat that the socialization continues in such an old-fashioned way.TexWisGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641962051044162710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post-66688490317946058872013-02-26T20:07:32.384+00:002013-02-26T20:07:32.384+00:00What a wonderful post! I love reading about your l...What a wonderful post! I love reading about your life in Portugal. I try to do the same with my blog. I want to share the life I live in Texas.Meggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16512116319930586068noreply@blogger.com