tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post6105936941521419517..comments2023-07-27T08:53:20.141+01:00Comments on vals alentejo: Belongingvalerietilsten59.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05617190196811279000noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post-73257921322412364712015-10-26T12:23:16.271+00:002015-10-26T12:23:16.271+00:00Dear Val, I am so pleased for you that you have fo...Dear Val, I am so pleased for you that you have found this special place that you call home. I always enjoy your little sojourns into your surrounding countryside. Now that you have had several days of rain it must be rewarding to see your parched earth come to life once again. <br />Thank you for always taking us along. Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post-76619984102063655842015-10-25T04:04:49.099+00:002015-10-25T04:04:49.099+00:00Val,
This is a beautiful narrative of your day i...Val, <br /><br />This is a beautiful narrative of your day in the country. I felt like I was there with you traveling through the village. It reminds me of visiting Europe (probably because it is!), and although California country has some similarities to what you describe, this is uniquely European. It sounds like you live in a peaceful and beautiful place. <br /><br />To answer your question (sorry about the delay!), I will be getting married near my parents' and where I grew up about 3 hours away from where I live now. I'll be getting married next August 6th, so I have almost a year of planning ahead of me! Have a lovely week ahead. <br /><br />~JessRed Rose Alleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02685747099912989862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post-32326343253429024282015-10-23T22:47:52.626+01:002015-10-23T22:47:52.626+01:00Dear Val
You have taken some lovely photos of the ...Dear Val<br />You have taken some lovely photos of the area where you live . As you described the surroundings I felt as though I was there with you.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post-59416086739219247072015-10-23T20:47:00.436+01:002015-10-23T20:47:00.436+01:00Val, I really liked this post of yours today becau...Val, I really liked this post of yours today because it talks of old homes and old buildings, which is so interesting to me. It's part of history, and it sounds like your area is rich in history. I love the picture of the old tree. If only trees could talk, right? They would tell us some amazing stories. I am always fascinated at how they get the strange shapes they do over the years.<br /><br />I'm so glad that you found your sense of belonging, right there, on the Alentejo, Val. Have a terrific weekend, enjoying and relaxing.<br /><br />love, ~SheriRed Rose Alleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02685747099912989862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post-21388933693124984352015-10-23T09:37:50.260+01:002015-10-23T09:37:50.260+01:00Thank you dear Rosemary,
When I go to Lisbon, and ...Thank you dear Rosemary,<br />When I go to Lisbon, and am there for a couple of days. I am glad to get back to the serenity of home and the fields.<br />In one way internet is a great tool . I feel for the old folk.. as all these new rules baffle them. They have to get their grandchildren to help. <br />Glad you enjoyed my backroad drive. valerietilsten59.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05617190196811279000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post-47934327332765194522015-10-23T09:00:49.592+01:002015-10-23T09:00:49.592+01:00Your serenity in location and place is discernible...Your serenity in location and place is discernible - what a lovely glimpse of the area you now love and call home Val. <br />The old people in your village, and here too, must be the only ones left who carry on living in a world that is unconnected to the worldwide web. I know that it's becoming an increasing problem for our Government as so many things today are done online, and soon everyone will have to use the computer to pay their taxes!!!<br />As Pondside said, I feel as if I took the ride with you - take care Val.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post-33961001209089474932015-10-23T05:15:49.734+01:002015-10-23T05:15:49.734+01:00I love to see the historic villages in your area, ...I love to see the historic villages in your area, Val. The tradition of white-washing is lovely, all painted at the same time, looking fresh and white! The little municipal building is very cute, and well-maintained too. The old olive and cork trees seem so romantic to me, quite dreamy! A lovely post, Val. xPatriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post-36700750609465112792015-10-23T01:46:24.162+01:002015-10-23T01:46:24.162+01:00Oh Val what a lovely post. I loved hearing about y...Oh Val what a lovely post. I loved hearing about your local life and the villages surrounding your beautiful home. Have a good weekend dear friend. {hugs} and happy days. P x 💐Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116574112768767203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post-44195214626951291792015-10-22T22:01:38.556+01:002015-10-22T22:01:38.556+01:00lovely old places seen along your drive. happy hom...lovely old places seen along your drive. happy home life.TexWisGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641962051044162710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post-17249271549850533592015-10-22T20:29:24.615+01:002015-10-22T20:29:24.615+01:00Val, this was such a beautiful post.Heartwarming a...Val, this was such a beautiful post.Heartwarming and expressive. It is a gift to take the time and really see what is around you and then, to really feel it at the same time. You do live in a beautiful part of the world and I just love to hear the tales about your villagers..Happy Thursday..JudyJudy at GoldCountryCottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10282585980012016892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post-1562269565035244702015-10-22T20:02:59.475+01:002015-10-22T20:02:59.475+01:00Dear Val, I'm sorry glad you took the camera t...Dear Val, I'm sorry glad you took the camera to share these lovely pictures and thoughts. You instantly transported me back to our holiday In Portugal, If only those ancient building could talk. Sarah xDown by the seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06148800326418238027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post-89993253127096827162015-10-22T15:56:37.118+01:002015-10-22T15:56:37.118+01:00Val, this is the most wonderful post. I love the w...Val, this is the most wonderful post. I love the way you wrote in depth here, and your beautiful photos. You make me long to visit Portugal.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11774484903569370169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post-84096545050993670242015-10-22T15:32:23.383+01:002015-10-22T15:32:23.383+01:00That ability to find new views in a well-known and...That ability to find new views in a well-known and well-loved landscape is a gift. Your photos and words were a treat this morning and I felt as though I'd been along for the ride.Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.com