tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post6692669782772857962..comments2023-10-11T04:09:53.564-07:00Comments on materfamilias writes: Spring in the Garden!materfamiliashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-18443489450615674292013-04-28T13:15:44.921-07:002013-04-28T13:15:44.921-07:00Several friends have mentioned The Way to me latel...Several friends have mentioned The Way to me lately although I have yet to see it. Years ago, when G and I traveled in that part of Spain, we were there during a time of pilgrimage and we saw many people on that path. We drove and I sat knitting while G spent hours setting up his camera, watching the light and taking pictures. Since then I have thought I should some day walk part of the Camino. Perhaps it will happen.Mardelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04850551308931710502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-35450609547001801692013-04-27T20:28:54.584-07:002013-04-27T20:28:54.584-07:00I think it was the endless tortilla - just plain o...I think it was the endless tortilla - just plain old egg and potato - that wore him down. He said he really craved green stuff by the end of it! Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11536212906241844509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-47673268699367991272013-04-27T09:49:01.046-07:002013-04-27T09:49:01.046-07:00Mater - I believe that Emilio's son also had s...Mater - I believe that Emilio's son also had something to do with the film, he lives in Spain I think. Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05504513116873595049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-44809306036314549032013-04-27T09:40:47.867-07:002013-04-27T09:40:47.867-07:00I think you'll enjoy the film, and it's on...I think you'll enjoy the film, and it's on Netflix. I've always liked Martin Sheen, and it's nice to see him working with his son, who appears in fleeting moments as well as directing.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-66534508278561738482013-04-27T09:39:54.736-07:002013-04-27T09:39:54.736-07:00Yes, I'm thinking of the early fall -- if you ...Yes, I'm thinking of the early fall -- if you ever decide to do a section, I do hope you blog about it!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-80094386004708165402013-04-27T09:38:51.900-07:002013-04-27T09:38:51.900-07:00I'm curious about the food boredom -- much bas...I'm curious about the food boredom -- much basic/peasant stuff? Good as they are, I suppose bread and cheese and sausages and wine could get tiresome after a few weeks.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-82865177590944231932013-04-27T09:37:39.863-07:002013-04-27T09:37:39.863-07:00Wouldn't it be great to combine the walking wi...Wouldn't it be great to combine the walking with a bit of comfort in the form of a van . . . we did a 20-25kilometre-per-day route 20 years ago, carrying 25+ pound packs, and I'm not sure I'm still up to that! (sorry about your snow; hope it melts quickly)materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-54424571152833703092013-04-27T09:36:04.156-07:002013-04-27T09:36:04.156-07:00Yes, the film makes you do that, right? You probab...Yes, the film makes you do that, right? You probably speak Spanish after your years in Latin America, and you enjoy walking, each other's company, and you have a huge appreciation for, apprehension of, the spiritual. . . Go for it! ;-)materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-90220148684745978172013-04-27T09:34:42.593-07:002013-04-27T09:34:42.593-07:00I bet you enjoyed that drive -- we did it earlier ...I bet you enjoyed that drive -- we did it earlier in the week and were reminded of how very lucky we are. Still, I sometimes yearn for other landscapes as well and the Camino would be one of them. . . .Have fun in the garden this weekend, although it looks as if it might be rainy, muddy fun. . . materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-86918276616780205232013-04-27T09:33:30.005-07:002013-04-27T09:33:30.005-07:00That's a smart way to experience part of the C...That's a smart way to experience part of the Camino. We crossed it, many years ago, when we did a Grande Randonnée in the Haute Loire/Auvergne. . . and even there it got quite hot, in late June/early July. I'd love to do the French section, and the Spanish, in at least two different trips. Some day . . . materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-65334938461159532092013-04-27T09:30:52.780-07:002013-04-27T09:30:52.780-07:00You'll have to see The Way -- it might whet yo...You'll have to see The Way -- it might whet your appetite!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-90250728428887954792013-04-26T14:48:43.853-07:002013-04-26T14:48:43.853-07:00I'll see the film, based on your recommendatio...I'll see the film, based on your recommendation. If ever a vacation was undertaken to restore, this will be one, for you. Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-47183191790205355002013-04-26T11:55:23.110-07:002013-04-26T11:55:23.110-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-45585033812979797462013-04-26T04:54:08.860-07:002013-04-26T04:54:08.860-07:00I loved the movie, and the story behind its making...I loved the movie, and the story behind its making. I'm going to have to watch it again.<br /><br />I've been fascinated with the Camino since I was a kid (with a father who's a medieval historian by training, not suprising), but haven't yet walked it, despite its being in my back yard. I have friends who have done various bits, and am planning on doing the same at some point soon. If you do decide to go, aim for May/June or Sept/Oct, as the summer is just too hot to contemplate!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-54766719368467670272013-04-25T19:26:50.412-07:002013-04-25T19:26:50.412-07:00My brother walked the Camino a few years ago and l...My brother walked the Camino a few years ago and loved it (but got very bored of the food along the way!). It's something we'd love to do one day in the distant future when we've finished paying school fees and mortgages :) Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11536212906241844509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-79830850090767751202013-04-25T17:37:19.094-07:002013-04-25T17:37:19.094-07:00Hi Mater, I have heard of the film and would love ...Hi Mater, I have heard of the film and would love to see it. I've made a note of the company that Madame La-bas mentioned above - I think it's something that we would enjoy too. PS Flower photos are very welcome - we had snow again yesterday!Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05504513116873595049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-80144759383897293222013-04-25T10:54:27.646-07:002013-04-25T10:54:27.646-07:00Beautiful rhodos. Isn't this weather glorious?...Beautiful rhodos. Isn't this weather glorious? <br /><br />After viewing The Way my husband scurried to a map of Spain. There are so many different routes, some more rugged than others. We have tossed around the idea of walking part of the Camino. A young pair of siblings (friends of our children) walked the trail one summer and found it amazing. Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-40907026002736124272013-04-25T08:37:28.855-07:002013-04-25T08:37:28.855-07:00The Camino is something that my daughter's mot...The Camino is something that my daughter's mother-in-law and I have considered doing. It's still in the discussion stage.<br /> My garden needs some serious attention, tho' after a few days in Edmonton I returned to find it not as ragged as I'd imagined (in comparison to the frozen wasteland!)<br />I'm heading up your way for work and overnight - it's a gorgeous day for a drive over the Malahat. <br />Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-50367702553121552802013-04-25T08:32:50.359-07:002013-04-25T08:32:50.359-07:00Last year, my friend and I walked the last part of...Last year, my friend and I walked the last part of the camino from Astorga to Santiago de Compostella. We did the walk with a British company Walks in Spain. They transported our bags, arranged accommodation and meals. The van was available for those who were too tired to continue. We did it in June because it's not too hot. Yesterday, I was talking to my French prof, Mildred. Her sister did part of the camino with her husband. They did it independently and were quite comfortable.<br />I know another couple in Canada who are walking alone but their accommodation and maps are organized through a company. There are lots of possibilities and the scenery in Galicia where I walked was beautiful.Madame Là-bashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16703782237948233124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-39441843906050014602013-04-25T08:07:43.677-07:002013-04-25T08:07:43.677-07:00I've heard of the Camino de Santiago and even ...I've heard of the Camino de Santiago and even met one person who's walked it. It sounds like an amazing experience, it's on my list of interesting possibilities. Northmoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15597456926736581361noreply@blogger.com