tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post6869364088733042876..comments2023-07-27T08:53:20.141+01:00Comments on vals alentejo: "Forgotten city" part 1 of 3valerietilsten59.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05617190196811279000noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post-49943452977605881072012-08-20T09:57:46.543+01:002012-08-20T09:57:46.543+01:00Dear Helen,
your kind comments encourage me, as th...Dear Helen,<br />your kind comments encourage me, as they always have since I started blogging.<br />North Africa is another story. very different ,even though in Africa . I too have been to Tangiers ,I want to go back again someday ..We sailed to Morrocco. first port of call Tangiers.<br /> Southern Africa is beautiful. Of course in my early years, under colonial rule it was very very different from the southern Africa and Zimbabwe of today.<br />I am sure you often ponder on how you could have ended up in S.A.<br />wishing you a good monday..<br />val x x xvalerietilsten59.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05617190196811279000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post-84051300669138952112012-08-20T09:47:11.285+01:002012-08-20T09:47:11.285+01:00Dear Sandie
I was very young, when i started trave...Dear Sandie<br />I was very young, when i started travels with my parents. <br />I am pleased that you enjoyed this post and trip to the Great Zimbabwe.. its an amazing place<br />You might not visit these places, but you can see them many times on National Geographic.<br />thank you Sandie<br />valvalerietilsten59.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05617190196811279000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post-66998317284636766892012-08-20T01:00:03.440+01:002012-08-20T01:00:03.440+01:00Hello Val
I thoroughly enjoyed reading about your...Hello Val<br /><br />I thoroughly enjoyed reading about your life in Africa today. So foreign from anything I know. I could almost smell the air as you described it. I have only been to Tangier in N. Africa. In 1970's I was offered a job in South Africa, I had my papers and was close to going, then I re-considered it, for politically unstable reasons. My employer gave me a large raise and I remained where I was. I sometimes ponder what it would have been like. <br /><br />Looking forward to your next episode on Africa<br /><br />Have a week of joy<br /><br />Helen xxhelen tilstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02791882664528962799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post-79734006809549982762012-08-20T00:36:02.295+01:002012-08-20T00:36:02.295+01:00Oh my goodness I am in AWE! You have done more in ...Oh my goodness I am in AWE! You have done more in your lifetime then I have done in mine. How wonderful! Loved the photos and going on your trip. Very interesting as I know I won't ever see it! Thanks. sandieChatty Cronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02232040517217024681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post-43976286816346904252012-08-19T22:11:25.082+01:002012-08-19T22:11:25.082+01:00Dear Olympia,
I do have very fond memories close t...Dear Olympia,<br />I do have very fond memories close to my heart. Africa today is a very different Africa.<br />So much is being done to change things for the better. Its a wonderful country.<br />Thank you for leaving your encouraging comments.<br />hugs <br />val<br />xxvalerietilsten59.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05617190196811279000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post-64289571233571003002012-08-19T21:57:26.848+01:002012-08-19T21:57:26.848+01:00Thank you dear Sarah,
It makes me very happy when ...Thank you dear Sarah,<br />It makes me very happy when i read your comments,they give me inspiration. I am pleased that you learned something new today. We all learn something new every day. <br />I can understand that you too must have fond memories of Germany and even possibly speak the language. How interesting that your Grandfather lived in South Africa. Who knows, one day, you might visit that wonderful country.<br />happy sunday eve<br />val x<br />valerietilsten59.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05617190196811279000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post-90877169298241874062012-08-19T21:54:58.479+01:002012-08-19T21:54:58.479+01:00Your posting you today is very interesting. You sh...Your posting you today is very interesting. You show us a place where you lived, have memories and it seems that you love very much. I do not know much about Africa, just that I hear on television or read in newspapers. I know only charitable works of UNICEF and "Doctors without borders ",that have activities in Africa.<br />Thank you for sharing with us your life and you feelings !<br />Olympiaoldthingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08792844004937988499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post-39107837645668730342012-08-19T21:52:36.101+01:002012-08-19T21:52:36.101+01:00Thank you Thea. Africa is part of me.
pleased you...Thank you Thea. Africa is part of me.<br />pleased you found the post interesting.<br />valerietilsten59.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05617190196811279000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post-1468752349322857172012-08-19T21:50:18.034+01:002012-08-19T21:50:18.034+01:00Nice to hear from you Judy, pleased that you enjoy...Nice to hear from you Judy, pleased that you enjoyed this post. <br />Yes, some great movies were made about Africa. <br />Thank you for your comments.<br />valerietilsten59.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05617190196811279000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post-32407940974330624622012-08-19T21:48:15.942+01:002012-08-19T21:48:15.942+01:00I love learning about new countries and what a bon...I love learning about new countries and what a bonus today to get an insight into Africa from you. I spent most of my childhood in Germany so I can appreciate how Africa can have a special place in your heart. My Grandfather spent many years in South Africa and I would love to visit it some day. Thank you for such an interesting post.<br />Sarah xDown by the seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06148800326418238027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post-69696210187992206242012-08-19T21:25:08.037+01:002012-08-19T21:25:08.037+01:00Hi Val: Loved your tour and facts of Great Zimbabw...Hi Val: Loved your tour and facts of Great Zimbabwe. Africa has always fasinated me. I remember seeing movies back in the 50's about Africa. Elephant Walk comes to mind. Elizabeth Taylor and I can't remember who else starred in it. Probably very romanticized, but interesting to me as a teen ager, and of course, Out of Africa, which I think I will rent and watch again. I have fallen behind in reading all my special friends post as I've just noticed about your beautiful dishes you painted and fired and your trip to the garden center. Thank you for your sweet words about the kitchen. I'm so happy it is done and now we can enjoy it, even if it does mean I have to start cooking again..Happy Sunday..Judy Judy at GoldCountryCottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10282585980012016892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post-18006681556795951152012-08-19T20:44:07.319+01:002012-08-19T20:44:07.319+01:00Very interesting Val, I can tell by the way you wr...Very interesting Val, I can tell by the way you write about your memories in Africa, that a little piece of you will always be there<br />Thea x Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post-47636283310134502142012-08-19T19:52:37.713+01:002012-08-19T19:52:37.713+01:00Just got home from breakfast and saying our goodby...Just got home from breakfast and saying our goodbyes to my nephew, before they head south towards Arizona. Now, I have a one hour break before heading into town to the senior center for a once a month concert. I play guitar and sing with our Old Time Fiddlers group. Some days are mellow and laid back, and others like today, I'm jumping through hoops. SO GOES LIFE. <br />Thank you so much for responding to my comment and for following my blog. I greatly appreciate it and I know we will become great blogging friends, Connie :) Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08187302890702147585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post-2476952679748753222012-08-19T19:05:41.530+01:002012-08-19T19:05:41.530+01:00So pleased that you enjoyed my post number 1 of 3 ...So pleased that you enjoyed my post number 1 of 3 today Patricia. <br />I do have wonderful memories of my many years spent in Africa.<br />happy sunday <br />valvalerietilsten59.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05617190196811279000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post-81821295948001156042012-08-19T19:04:08.136+01:002012-08-19T19:04:08.136+01:00Hello there Connie,
I am delighted that you like m...Hello there Connie,<br />I am delighted that you like my blog and this post. <br />How kind of you to become my newest follower. <br />I was over your blog and left a comment and am now following you.<br />You are more than welcome to tag along and join me in my adventures.. <br />Wishing you a wonderful sunday.<br />valvalerietilsten59.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05617190196811279000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post-61927894339857453982012-08-19T18:49:02.876+01:002012-08-19T18:49:02.876+01:00I too enjoy knowing about different places. Africa...I too enjoy knowing about different places. Africa is in my heart and always will be. I lived there so many years.<br />The people are wonderful, both black and white. Shame that you lost track of your friend.<br />You are always so kind Christa, with your comments they give me inspiration to write .<br />thank you<br /><br /><br />valerietilsten59.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05617190196811279000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post-55756000101721889972012-08-19T18:43:43.915+01:002012-08-19T18:43:43.915+01:00So sweet of you Lisa. I am pleased that you enjoy...So sweet of you Lisa. I am pleased that you enjoyed my post.<br />The weekend is a splendid one.<br />thank youvalerietilsten59.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05617190196811279000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post-45488427304490356542012-08-19T17:27:55.980+01:002012-08-19T17:27:55.980+01:00Thank you for your kind comments. I love it when y...Thank you for your kind comments. I love it when you come by my blog for a visit. Thank you for sharing such an interesting post. Hope you are having a wonderful weekend.In My Wild Edenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10943196871279605031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post-33254495739972596852012-08-19T17:15:16.352+01:002012-08-19T17:15:16.352+01:00You show me once again, that I hardly know anythin...You show me once again, that I hardly know anything about Africa! I have heard people saying the same as you do: After visiting Africa - you always want to go back! I have been working with people from Tanzania and we had a family friend from Kongo (he had studied here in Switzerland) who always stayed with us during Christmas. He was such a wonderful man - somehow we lost track with him though after he returned. One of our neighbours is African and it is so wonderful to see him and always a cheerful moment. Thank you, Val for sharing - you are a fabulous and heartwarming woman! ChristaEmilie's daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14396078121246379577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post-9316589827020675672012-08-19T16:39:46.083+01:002012-08-19T16:39:46.083+01:00Val, I found your post so fascinating and loved th...Val, I found your post so fascinating and loved the photos. What lovely memories you must have.<br />Patricia xPatriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116574112768767203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post-21566146983631798262012-08-19T16:12:25.584+01:002012-08-19T16:12:25.584+01:00Hello, I just found your blog and I am so excited....Hello, I just found your blog and I am so excited. I am a retired wife, mother and grandmother. My husband is six years younger than myself and still working, so we do not have the time to travel that much and when we do it it usually local and visiting family. I have always dreamed of seeing far away places. Therefore; if you don't mind, I will just follow your blog and travel with you. <br />This post was very interesting, an informative and your photos are great. I am excited about following your journeys and in getting to know you better through blogging. <br />Please accept my invitation to visit and to follow me back. My site may not be as adventurous as yours, but I would love to have you as my newest blogging sister. <br />Have a marvelous day, Connie :)Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08187302890702147585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post-52091181809899953192012-08-19T14:03:51.612+01:002012-08-19T14:03:51.612+01:00Dear Gina,
Yes, Africa will always be in my heart....Dear Gina,<br />Yes, Africa will always be in my heart. I spent nearly half my life there. I married there, and my 4 wonderful children were born there. Africa has always had its problems,but still remains a wonderful country.<br />Thank you Gina for your kind comments.<br />valvalerietilsten59.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05617190196811279000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post-10996741978795891452012-08-19T13:31:56.347+01:002012-08-19T13:31:56.347+01:00Dear Val, It is obvious that you love Africa today...Dear Val, It is obvious that you love Africa today as much as you did when you were young. So good that you keep these lovely memories intact irrespective of what is happening today. Your post, written from the heart, has made a lasting impression. Thank you for that. ox, GinaGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post-13938041068632965632012-08-19T12:08:06.482+01:002012-08-19T12:08:06.482+01:00Pleased that you enjoyed the trip with me. I tot...Pleased that you enjoyed the trip with me. I totally agree.. nothing like memories in our mind.<br />thank you JP.<br />happy sundayvalerietilsten59.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05617190196811279000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post-49384305400237577472012-08-19T11:16:56.495+01:002012-08-19T11:16:56.495+01:00Val, once again, a great trip for me! And along w...Val, once again, a great trip for me! And along with your Dad, I've been saying that "memories are photographs taken by the mind" for years...:)JPjp@A Green Ridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15217268829093983376noreply@blogger.com