tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post6853364036043405037..comments2024-03-25T22:00:50.265+00:00Comments on *An English Travel Writer*: Hiking in RhodesJenny Woolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-36307396123637002242013-05-21T00:26:38.130+01:002013-05-21T00:26:38.130+01:00Thank you Jenny for reawakening memories of my own...Thank you Jenny for reawakening memories of my own trip to Rhodes some years back That picture of the little chapel had me searching my own photos to see if it was the same one we visited - it wasn't of course.Little Nellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11862657943846727987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-86054823567866307352013-05-08T21:51:46.406+01:002013-05-08T21:51:46.406+01:00Wow, I love the views. It is very nice to hear abo...Wow, I love the views. It is very nice to hear about the nice people you met and talked with. Gorgeous photos from your trip!eileeninmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070309645796725309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-15578743026448856842013-05-08T04:18:40.124+01:002013-05-08T04:18:40.124+01:00What a wonderful story about the people of Rhodes....What a wonderful story about the people of Rhodes. Those are the "real" experiences which stitch up the fabric of life. Fitting idea to use them as your new header too. The whole scene looks so welcoming. I can nearly smell the souvlaki coming off the spit!<br /><br />We met with the same warmth in rural Turkey. It didn't matter that we spoke no Turkish and they spoke no English. The smiles were real, the raki was real, and the whole foreignness of it all was real!<br /><br />By the way, any trace of the Colossus?<br /><br />- JennyThe Foolish Aesthetehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17115423516641338460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-50526674217039695622013-05-07T08:39:09.606+01:002013-05-07T08:39:09.606+01:00What a fabulous post! I would love to do exactly t...What a fabulous post! I would love to do exactly this and take a hiking tour around the Greek islands one day. I love your marvellous photos but most of all I love the people you met and the stories you tell about them. Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11931248631361366673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-83304034302614183562013-05-01T22:37:46.387+01:002013-05-01T22:37:46.387+01:00A very warm ad happy header. You are right, people...A very warm ad happy header. You are right, people are important. They make a place.<br /><br />Frikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04277167831642088694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-12020273467555007392013-04-30T23:41:08.120+01:002013-04-30T23:41:08.120+01:00Greece in Spring - great - (my comment seemed to b...Greece in Spring - great - (my comment seemed to be eaten so sorry if I am repeating myself, great pics.) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-90825348201534451412013-04-30T23:39:52.357+01:002013-04-30T23:39:52.357+01:00Greece in Spring - one of the most beautiful place...Greece in Spring - one of the most beautiful places ever. Thanks for lovely pics. k. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-27441622878946367772013-04-30T17:26:45.909+01:002013-04-30T17:26:45.909+01:00Jenny, it is lovely reading about your visit to Rh...Jenny, it is lovely reading about your visit to Rhodes. Makes me want to go there right away. It is always good hearing about the kindness of strangers and the warm welcomes and generosity that can be found all around the world. Sara at Come Away With Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07677354270954094291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-61546127366963088942013-04-29T21:44:36.857+01:002013-04-29T21:44:36.857+01:00What a beauty of a post, especially for an avid wa...What a beauty of a post, especially for an avid walker like me. The place looks magnificent and I believe your photos have done it justice. Lucky you!<br /><br />Greetings from London.A Cuban In Londonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16423293358605007539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-22763096404346758502013-04-29T10:09:05.395+01:002013-04-29T10:09:05.395+01:00They sound like really nice people Jenny, and it w...They sound like really nice people Jenny, and it was nice that you both enjoyed and appreciated their generosity - DaveDavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06851174879441602754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-62580860661804191432013-04-29T07:51:05.364+01:002013-04-29T07:51:05.364+01:00I am so glad to discover this blog because travels...I am so glad to discover this blog because travels are passion for me but I am also very, very pleased with all your tribute to Rhodes and Greece.Thanks for sharing!<br />My warm regards!<br />OlyThings and Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10315714666630050229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-90256568886659820692013-04-29T05:18:14.304+01:002013-04-29T05:18:14.304+01:00Hi Jennie, your photos are just beautiful!Hi Jennie, your photos are just beautiful!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12692170857496442623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-60567407834287678782013-04-29T04:01:30.769+01:002013-04-29T04:01:30.769+01:00the photos are lovely. thank you for posting them....the photos are lovely. thank you for posting them. jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07148220405743339501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-18027745116930334142013-04-28T22:25:58.567+01:002013-04-28T22:25:58.567+01:00Sounded like a wonderful trip. The beautiful views...Sounded like a wonderful trip. The beautiful views and welcoming strangers add a positive experience. Your new header makes a great travel photo and makes me wonder what they are cooking by the fire.AVCr8teurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17791962268368737548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-56259115185381039362013-04-28T21:38:19.291+01:002013-04-28T21:38:19.291+01:00Yenny, nice hike, spring, flowers and the sea. Bea...Yenny, nice hike, spring, flowers and the sea. Beautiful story. A greeting.CARLOShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16654339586928656650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-48459695438411164332013-04-28T19:53:02.830+01:002013-04-28T19:53:02.830+01:00Hi, Jenny,
First, thanks for all your nice commen...Hi, Jenny,<br /><br />First, thanks for all your nice comments on several blog posts. Most appreciated! You asked about watercolor pencils. I'm sure you can use them getting them wet first, but I usually draw my piece first, sort of blending colors dry or at least making the darks and lights, then go over them with a damp brush to get the water color look. After it's dry, you can go back and do more if you want. Makes it easier when you are traveling, because you can just sketch and fill in the details later!Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-48930904068494803382013-04-28T09:55:17.376+01:002013-04-28T09:55:17.376+01:00Hi Jenny,
I have returned to blogging after being ...Hi Jenny,<br />I have returned to blogging after being away for a whole year, it was a busy time moving house, but it is lovely to return to blogging and still find you here!<br />Your post about Greece is lovely and I also think the country is wonderful. When I visited I noticed that the sea was so blue next to the pure white churches. Wow! Your photos are stunning and how wonderful that the locals shared their food without even knowing you. That would hardly ever happen in the UK.<br />Great to visit you again after such a long time.<br />Best wishes,<br />Jo.<br />Jo Potterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08365999873131320691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-9492945010108160122013-04-28T01:03:09.817+01:002013-04-28T01:03:09.817+01:00It's nice to read about a place that hasn'...It's nice to read about a place that hasn't turned into a tourist trap. Way too many place have hence why I like the 'off the beaten trail' places to go. The place you found looks great and it's heartwarming to read about how friendly they are! mamahasspokenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18049292242708654609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-74328102253144196002013-04-27T16:57:54.233+01:002013-04-27T16:57:54.233+01:00How lovely, Jenny. I think I would really love to ...How lovely, Jenny. I think I would really love to do that too. A great recommendation indeed. Greece has been high on my wish list for years, and this looks like my kind of experience as well. Thank you! Beautiful photos too, by the way.Vallypeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309284606572565277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-43973101327297435652013-04-27T15:09:29.428+01:002013-04-27T15:09:29.428+01:00Ahhh . . . the view . . . . wildflowers . . . beau...Ahhh . . . the view . . . . wildflowers . . . beautiful bliss . . .Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08723721131329150461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-52741533259746533712013-04-27T12:44:02.382+01:002013-04-27T12:44:02.382+01:00One of my closest friends has not only spent a lot...One of my closest friends has not only spent a lot of time in various out of the way places in Greece but also speaks some Greek. This constantly makes me wonder why I have never been. Your description and enthusiasm mirrors that of my friend. I think I can feel a plan forming!GBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10289400344300258872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-81018866149562919422013-04-27T11:11:43.596+01:002013-04-27T11:11:43.596+01:00Its really Amazing, Jenny. I feel very interesting...Its really Amazing, Jenny. I feel very interesting the way you presented this post.<br /><br />It happened to visit your blog today, you got excellent pages here. Enjoyed my time reading your post, going through the pictures. Following your blog now :)<br /><br />Inviting you to have a look at my blog and leave your valuable comments.WEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07837277166309117489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-63672958140751766552013-04-27T08:42:44.462+01:002013-04-27T08:42:44.462+01:00I'm sorry you were cheated Arleen, I guess thi...I'm sorry you were cheated Arleen, I guess this happens everywhere but Greece and Syria are two places where I never got cheated. (It makes me so heartbroken to think of what is happening in Syria). In tourist spots you do get people trying to drag you into their restaurants though. <br /><br />Stephen, I never realised that the colossus only lasted about 80 years, but I read also that it remained on the sea bed for about 900 years. I suppose after all that time nobody dared to retrieve it for the metal. I have made a note to read more about it but what about that for an idea! <br /><br />Meike, it was nice that they seemed to feel it was their collective responsibiility since they lived in the area and so it was "theirs" - a human instinct that is often swamped in our crowded lives. <br /><br />Craftymoose, following on from that, such a nice attitude is definitely a feature in some countries and shows in small rural comunities that haven't been messed up by the car and over development. Mind you it can go the other way too and they can become exceptionally suspicious towards strangers. <br /><br />Nick, maybe that happened to you? Its years since I have been to Connemara (I was a teenager) and I just remember some beautiful scenery, lots of rain, and a weird encounter with some tinkers living by the side of the road. what happened to you?<br /><br /> <br />Joe, it doesn't do the cool outfits any good to be scrambling over rocks :) maybe you didn't venture far enough into the interior....or, of course, you really MIGHT look scary :D<br /> <br />Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-28250246954973794982013-04-27T03:02:05.110+01:002013-04-27T03:02:05.110+01:00I loved Rhodes when I visited over 20 years ago. ...I loved Rhodes when I visited over 20 years ago. I especially loved the entrance (by boat). I was cheated when I bought a ring ( cracked stone) but no matter, it was a wonderful place to experience.Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-10463751123929504882013-04-27T00:36:48.724+01:002013-04-27T00:36:48.724+01:00I've not thought much about Rhodes, except for...I've not thought much about Rhodes, except for the ancient colossus, but your pictures and commentary make me think this is a place I should visit. Take care and have a great weekend.stephen Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659054447637207734noreply@blogger.com