tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7422854602825556249.post3919201954915479490..comments2023-10-02T02:46:01.261-07:00Comments on marina in blue from Jerez: The Jerez Countryside - La Campiña JerezanaMarina in Bluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15995029373158067216noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7422854602825556249.post-84655612549310523352013-09-15T19:04:54.493-07:002013-09-15T19:04:54.493-07:00Dearest Marina,
My Parents lived and still live in...Dearest Marina,<br />My Parents lived and still live in the deep south of the Kingdom of The Netherlands. That's where I lived for 32 years as well. Oh my goodness, no one had any means of transportation back than. They all went by bike or on foot. We walked to school, only in 5th grade I got my 1st bike. Life has changed a lot, even in my life time! Not always better as the younger generation often doesn't know how and when to be grateful!<br />But this was a great idea to go back in time and for taking photos and adding the story of your Mom's early childhood experiences that did shape her in becoming the woman she is. That also affected all of you in a way, how she did pass on her feelings and appreciation of things...<br />Big hug,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7422854602825556249.post-16826948614338760752013-09-15T11:28:20.053-07:002013-09-15T11:28:20.053-07:00Life changes, it's good in some cases and sad ...Life changes, it's good in some cases and sad in othersMarina in Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15995029373158067216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7422854602825556249.post-54257465300378355322013-09-14T12:54:40.662-07:002013-09-14T12:54:40.662-07:00I enjoyed the tour very much, but just like you, I...I enjoyed the tour very much, but just like you, I have mixed feelings. It's such a shame that those properties are abandonned and that part of this culture is fading away.Magali@TheLittleWhiteHousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13787605249681670341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7422854602825556249.post-1002132754162639602013-09-12T01:39:12.158-07:002013-09-12T01:39:12.158-07:00Gracias Marian, a mi también me gusta escuchar his...Gracias Marian, a mi también me gusta escuchar historias y me da penas que tantas de ellas desaparezcan por que nadie se ha parado a oirlas<br /><br />BesosMarina in Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15995029373158067216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7422854602825556249.post-9527006637791236302013-09-12T01:36:03.516-07:002013-09-12T01:36:03.516-07:00Una historia que me ha llegado. Me encanta sentarm...Una historia que me ha llegado. Me encanta sentarme con la gente mayor y que me cuenten sus vivencias y su infancia. Lo solía hacer mucho con mi abuelo materno, y tu relato me lo ha hecho recordar. <br /><br />Besos Marina!Marian, Un rincón para tus muebles.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16503860803090809577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7422854602825556249.post-17783671346353560752013-09-12T01:35:24.810-07:002013-09-12T01:35:24.810-07:00Fue algo especial...Fue algo especial...Marina in Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15995029373158067216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7422854602825556249.post-23739877460172994162013-09-12T01:33:28.391-07:002013-09-12T01:33:28.391-07:00Imagino que ver esos cortijos abandonados tiene qu...Imagino que ver esos cortijos abandonados tiene que ser duro. Pero bueno, por lo menos disfrutastéis del paseo. Gracias por compartirlo con nosotros. Un beso Sopa Azulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01886768097509256527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7422854602825556249.post-73517172608364369322013-09-11T23:33:50.514-07:002013-09-11T23:33:50.514-07:00Hi Mariette! Thanks a lot for your kind words. whe...Hi Mariette! Thanks a lot for your kind words. where did your parents live? My parents live in the centre of Jerez about 7 or 8 km of this place. It's near nowadays but you have to realize that when Mom lived there, she had to ride an old bicycle to get to Jerez, before the bicycle they used donkeys and the path to the school was sticky mud, so they had to use sticks and boots to get there. Other children of the area didn't go to school because their parents spent the little money they earned in going to the fair of Jerez, for example. My grandpa saved money all the year to by the boots for the school. There are lots of stories like this one. TThanks again for your words<br />Marina in Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15995029373158067216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7422854602825556249.post-53240166361188264352013-09-11T21:37:08.781-07:002013-09-11T21:37:08.781-07:00Dearest Marina,
Such stories are so valuable to sh...Dearest Marina,<br />Such stories are so valuable to share. What a wonderful thing that your Mom and Dad together could go back with all of you to the Farmstead where she grew up! Your Grandfather was still lucky for being a foreman in the vineyard. If I look back at my Parents, they both worked at a huge Farmstead too. Not tending a vineyard but working on the fields and milking cows. Hard work from dawn till dusk. My Mom had to do this at the tender age of 14... leaving her Parents to go work for somebody else and only coming home a few times during holidays. She made it possible for her Dad to buy a new horse to work with at home... My Dad also left his Parents at age 15. Those were rough times back then and all our Parents were poor so there are no glamour stories to tell. This taught all of us a lesson to be humble and to be grateful for what we have!<br />This was very sweet for going back with your Mom to her early childhood area. How far is the distance from where your Parents and you are living now? <br />Hugs to you and to your Parents,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7422854602825556249.post-12560885031641749272013-09-11T12:46:23.304-07:002013-09-11T12:46:23.304-07:00Thanks a lot Karen! I've learned a lot of your...Thanks a lot Karen! I've learned a lot of your lovely posts and your way of telling us your stories.<br /><br />Hugs from JerezMarina in Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15995029373158067216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7422854602825556249.post-30150578993900121922013-09-11T12:02:50.175-07:002013-09-11T12:02:50.175-07:00This post touched my heart, Marina! So lovely that...This post touched my heart, Marina! So lovely that you went back to see your roots with your parents and although things have changed, they are still the same in the stories of your past. Your photos are very beautiful and meaningful. Hugs, xoxo<br />KarenKaren @ Beatrice Euphemiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08631972741518142563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7422854602825556249.post-83004460338167146992013-09-11T10:46:35.786-07:002013-09-11T10:46:35.786-07:00Thank you Linda. You are very kind. I hope some da...Thank you Linda. You are very kind. I hope some day you can come,<br /><br />Hugs from JerezMarina in Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15995029373158067216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7422854602825556249.post-45343473241214490312013-09-11T10:19:48.776-07:002013-09-11T10:19:48.776-07:00Thank you so much for such a wonderful post. We sp...Thank you so much for such a wonderful post. We spend about half the year in Andalucia and are gradually exploring different areas of this wonderful country. Your pictures have made me want to visit somewhere you obviously love so much.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7422854602825556249.post-72617127766270733692013-09-11T08:51:47.041-07:002013-09-11T08:51:47.041-07:00Gracias Kat, eres un sol.Gracias Kat, eres un sol.Marina in Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15995029373158067216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7422854602825556249.post-7576564039420108892013-09-11T08:43:28.197-07:002013-09-11T08:43:28.197-07:00Me ha encantado toda la historia como la relatas n...Me ha encantado toda la historia como la relatas nos la hace vivir plenamente. Preciosas fotos y ricas vivencias!Kat Ibáñezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11141443302002207079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7422854602825556249.post-19251209621626454212013-09-11T07:55:02.137-07:002013-09-11T07:55:02.137-07:00Tienes toda la razón. BESOSTienes toda la razón. BESOSMarina in Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15995029373158067216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7422854602825556249.post-88681974904042303272013-09-11T06:16:38.019-07:002013-09-11T06:16:38.019-07:00Los campos se han abandonado para dar paso al turi...Los campos se han abandonado para dar paso al turismo,nosotras ya no hemos conocido lo que es el trabajo duro,pero nuestros abuelos vivían de lo que daba el campo,y ver lo descuidado que esta les duele.<br />BesosDecosurvintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14788388592953832085noreply@blogger.com