tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post4205058307847161259..comments2023-06-21T14:14:24.806+01:00Comments on Blogtrotter: SANTIAGO'S CHURCHESGMGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06775262251208390861noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-61755367764605275992008-06-30T10:13:00.000+01:002008-06-30T10:13:00.000+01:00Daniel,Merci! Je le prends comme un compliment... ...Daniel,<BR/>Merci! Je le prends comme un compliment... ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-57898716440194036092008-06-30T08:42:00.000+01:002008-06-30T08:42:00.000+01:00Tu es le meilleur agent de la lutte contre le réch...Tu es le meilleur agent de la lutte contre le réchauffement de la planète.<BR/>Nul besoin de prendre l'avion il suffit de se connecter à ton blog.<BR/>You're the best fighter against global warming. No need to take any airplane, we've just to have a look at your blog !Daniel Chérouvrier https://www.blogger.com/profile/15287664408128972926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-27703011941441497682008-06-30T08:10:00.000+01:002008-06-30T08:10:00.000+01:00The Asian Traveler,Glad that you enjoyed! Drop a n...The Asian Traveler,<BR/>Glad that you enjoyed! Drop a note if you hapen to come close to Portugal! And thanks also for the link!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-86016579049639625142008-06-29T23:55:00.000+01:002008-06-29T23:55:00.000+01:00Great churches! Great Photos! Amazing. Hopefully I...Great churches! Great Photos! Amazing. Hopefully I can visit Europe someday.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the link. I've reciprocated. :)mhelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06971637581626967814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-86475911522004229762008-06-29T17:54:00.000+01:002008-06-29T17:54:00.000+01:00Hi everybody! Thanks for your visits and comments....Hi everybody! Thanks for your visits and comments. Santiago’s posts are almost over, and the delay in posting is basically reduced to 15 months, but I’m not so sure that I’ll manage to keep it that way, unless I substantially reduce the number of pictures I post from the places I’ve visited later. I’ll try to manage that avoiding to make posts too recurring and tedious and at the same time still showing some interesting parts of this not so small world! Hope you’ll be fond of it and keep commenting… ;)<BR/><BR/>Lynette,<BR/>You’re right: up and down many stairs, and looking through lots of windows… Many miles on the poor legs… ;)<BR/><BR/>Mariposa,<BR/>Great choice for your visit: Galicia! A bit further south, another great spot: Portugal! ;)<BR/><BR/>Cuckoo,<BR/>For some reason the motto of this blog is: «It’s not such a small world…» ;))<BR/><BR/>Lilli & Nevada,<BR/>Those churches were built to last… ;)<BR/><BR/>Sigma,<BR/>Thanks for your visits and comments! Santiago is a wonderful place…<BR/><BR/>Vlahos,<BR/>Thanks!<BR/><BR/>Olivier,<BR/>Merci!<BR/><BR/>Peter,<BR/>46 for roughly a bit more than 90,000 residents, including almost 40,000 students…<BR/>You’re right; these «sponsors» are no longer there, but there are others that have taken the place; not for churches, anyhow… Museums! ;)<BR/><BR/>Lara,<BR/>Great to see that you’re on the travelling mood! Sorry that holidays are over… ;))<BR/><BR/>Lyliane,<BR/>46, ça fait une église pour chaque 2000 résidents; si on se rappelle qu’il y a presque 40000 étudiants qui n’habitent pas la ville en permanence, la moyenne sera de une église pour chaque 1100 habitants… ;))<BR/>La bière coulera, c’est évident… Mais j’espère que ça sera plutôt San Miguel ou Cruzcampo que Löwenbrau ou Beck’s…;)))<BR/><BR/>Daniel,<BR/>Tu as raison; j’ai trouvé que faire le tour de Santiago a été beaucoup plus difficile que d’y arriver… ;))<BR/><BR/>Noushy Syah,<BR/>Up and down the stairs and looking through many windows, that’s how I managed to catch most of the pictures… ;))<BR/><BR/>April,<BR/>Some of the roofs on the right-hand side are from the Cathedral complex; actually from the museums…<BR/><BR/>JB’s,<BR/>Great trip it was…<BR/><BR/>Shionge,<BR/>St. Peter (Vatican) is St. Peter, Notre Dame (Paris) is Notre Dame, but it’s true that Santiago is also unique and deserves some attention… Maybe knowledge it’s not too spread outside Europe, but at least here there is no lack of «marketing» either of the Way or of the Cathedral itself… not to mention the town, capital city of the Region of Galicia!<BR/><BR/>Sue,<BR/>That Casa do Cabido is incredible! You noticed that it’s basically a façade to close the square and that it’s only three to four metres deep… ;)<BR/><BR/>Paul,<BR/>I agree; that «Altar» is the sublime baroque at its best!!<BR/><BR/>Leo,<BR/>Great that you enjoyed the «Botafumeiro»! Surreal is quite appropriate for the censer and even for Santiago, as we’ll see on my last post dedicated to «Cultural Santiago»! ;))<BR/><BR/>Indrani,<BR/>It surely takes a lot of money to keep it maintained; but it also represents a huge source of funding… ;))<BR/><BR/>Kyh,<BR/>Thanks! It’s an amazing town, full of baroque churches!<BR/><BR/>Dsole,<BR/>Good luck for this evening! «Pulpo» y «Albariño», great… ;))<BR/><BR/>Paz,<BR/>My pleasure to make you travel!!<BR/><BR/>Cabacurl,<BR/>It was like that: they just kept building churches… ;)<BR/>Great to know that you’re not on the traditional Polo drivers side… ;))<BR/><BR/>Nihal,<BR/>Thanks! It’s always a great pleasure reading your comments here! I’m very glad tht you liked it! And sorry for Tuesday’s result, but must confess that if Portugal didn’t do it, I was not expecting that Turkey would manage to beat the Germans… ;))<BR/><BR/>Ruth,<BR/>Thanks. These are «clean» pictures from the perspective point of view; but you know that Oliver showed us an amazing freeware – ShiftN – that makes miracles… ;))<BR/><BR/>M.Kate,<BR/>It’s probably better not to investigate too much on what happened inside those buildings many years ago… ;))<BR/><BR/>Ash,<BR/>Thanks!<BR/><BR/>Helen,<BR/>Quarenta y seis! Actually one church for almost every thousand of permanent residents…<BR/><BR/>Lakshmi,<BR/>You’ll see those towers from almost everywhere…<BR/><BR/>Jo,<BR/>The Casa do Cabido is probably the weirdest building in Santiago… ;))<BR/><BR/>Alice SG,<BR/>It’s true that the sculptures of St. Martin are beautiful!<BR/><BR/>Chuckeroon,<BR/>Santiago is certainly not at all dull… You should try the Paris-Dakar race!! ;))<BR/><BR/>Celine,<BR/>Thanks!<BR/><BR/>Azer Mantessa,<BR/>Great comment; as your posts actually… Thanks for the 5-star award; joining Peter is an honour! And what an idea, the short circuit… it allows you to look at interesting «items»… Great excuse!! ;))<BR/><BR/>Jenn,<BR/>Thanks! It’s true that those churches were build to last…<BR/><BR/>Shooting Star,<BR/>OK! Next posts, no cathedrals… Enjoy the Paris-Dakar… ;))<BR/><BR/>Ted Roth,<BR/>Thanks! It’s a great pleasure to see that my pictures may be a source of enjoyment for the blog visitors! It’s extremely flattering and rewarding!<BR/><BR/>Barb,<BR/>Glad that you liked to visit Santiago through my lens…<BR/>Great catch indeed!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-53103060472616739722008-06-29T14:06:00.000+01:002008-06-29T14:06:00.000+01:00Beautiful flowers and I love seeing the town. They...Beautiful flowers and I love seeing the town. They have some long narrow alley's there. It's amazing all the places you travel and wonderful photos you bring us. <BR/><BR/>Come see the great catch of the day, for me and someone else.lv2scpbkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05727591726116331492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-1135089035400972172008-06-27T18:14:00.000+01:002008-06-27T18:14:00.000+01:00Your travels continue to amaze and delight me. So...Your travels continue to amaze and delight me. Some of these places I have studied in both literature and art classes, and some I have taught about in my own humanities classes. While I would love to get therer, it may never happen. Your wonderful photos are the best I've seen. Thanks for taking us along on your explorations.Emery Rothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11764300703571229622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-73147255068027959592008-06-27T16:59:00.000+01:002008-06-27T16:59:00.000+01:00i glanced through the post very quickly ...as i to...i glanced through the post very quickly ...as i told you already..not very much interested in cathedrals...but your pics of the streets and top shot of piazza with fountain in the middle was nice!!!!My Unfinished Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17585327291812330305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-30574160777215499952008-06-27T16:13:00.000+01:002008-06-27T16:13:00.000+01:00Wow, I am really enjoying this post! I love old ch...Wow, I am really enjoying this post! I love old churches - there is just something so amazing about their design, meant to stand the test of time. Some gorgeous shots there!Thistlemoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17898600488153652504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-44187321499617535742008-06-27T15:49:00.000+01:002008-06-27T15:49:00.000+01:00my wife saw me writing the above comment and agree...my wife saw me writing the above comment and agree on my short circuit thing and suggested me to focus on the the travelling items rather sexy looking women<BR/><BR/>geeeezzzzAzer Mantessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17341208816535300371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-12189250967398477472008-06-27T15:47:00.000+01:002008-06-27T15:47:00.000+01:00i was like stunned by the number of churches ... 4...i was like stunned by the number of churches ... 46 ... wow!<BR/><BR/>capturing something with detail comprehension is always a worthwhile reading. <BR/><BR/>everytime i travel ... i am so the opposite ... like ... aaa ...ok ... hmmm ... ok ... so people around just never bother asking me: what it's like?<BR/><BR/>there must be a short circuit somewhere in my brain. that's why i bloghop ... when comes to comprehensive descriptive writing, i give you and peter olson 5 stars.<BR/><BR/>have a nice weekend.Azer Mantessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17341208816535300371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-87289411463097440262008-06-27T13:42:00.000+01:002008-06-27T13:42:00.000+01:00Espagne ou Allemagne? en tous les cas la bière cou...Espagne ou Allemagne? en tous les cas la bière coule déjà à flots là bas et il y a une ambiance comme le dit ma soeur.lyliane six https://www.blogger.com/profile/15213273594099944174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-69178118979770835582008-06-27T12:13:00.000+01:002008-06-27T12:13:00.000+01:00Simply magnificent, and your photography is fabulo...Simply magnificent, and your photography is fabulous.indicaspecieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04082836899942612554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-63979129829259992612008-06-27T10:47:00.000+01:002008-06-27T10:47:00.000+01:00Tks for the comments on Kew, Trotter. Sometimes I...Tks for the comments on Kew, Trotter. Sometimes I compare all this Compostella type grandeur with Richmond and find it a bit dull around here! ;-) Very "small town".Chuckeroonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06933397626094422959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-55209923105826841772008-06-27T02:57:00.000+01:002008-06-27T02:57:00.000+01:00Wow, those are very lovely set of photos. The buil...Wow, those are very lovely set of photos. The buildings are all so huge and have beautifully architectural designs. Love all those sculptures too.alicesghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08093018474724459190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-22533523501345644172008-06-26T19:58:00.000+01:002008-06-26T19:58:00.000+01:00WOW! What magnificent pics! I really love the sk...WOW! What magnificent pics! I really love the sky in the second CASA DO CABIDO Pic... Wonderful!<BR/><BR/>What a fabulous trip this must have been...JOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14211998630502587801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-43205802750141112232008-06-26T10:57:00.000+01:002008-06-26T10:57:00.000+01:00the presence is so towering indeed..fantastic pict...the presence is so towering indeed..fantastic pictures. and Im looking forward to the tour.Lakshmihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10131764134144215720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-60150798280797105082008-06-26T10:38:00.000+01:002008-06-26T10:38:00.000+01:00Quarenta y seis. That's a lot. However, I like the...Quarenta y seis. That's a lot. However, I like the photo of the SANTA MARIA SALOME best.hpyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03909569906337732982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-81179590874425413002008-06-26T09:51:00.000+01:002008-06-26T09:51:00.000+01:00Absolutely fantastic!!Absolutely fantastic!!Ashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05867919018746028462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-76769133161972465932008-06-26T03:14:00.000+01:002008-06-26T03:14:00.000+01:00Hi Gil, there's something about churches and relig...Hi Gil, there's something about churches and religious buildings..sort of dreamy and I cant help but to think what went on in these buildings years ago.<BR/><BR/>wonderful post Gil and happy weeekend :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16402753481785047700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-56642953602317201272008-06-25T19:43:00.000+01:002008-06-25T19:43:00.000+01:00Wow, that's a lot of cathedrals, and there are mor...Wow, that's a lot of cathedrals, and there are more? You've done a lovely job with perspective on these photos.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-35484475167786757812008-06-25T16:53:00.000+01:002008-06-25T16:53:00.000+01:00Hi Gil,Hope this message finds you in the best of ...Hi Gil,<BR/>Hope this message finds you in the best of health and makes you smiley:)<BR/>I just could not stop myself praying while reading Santiago’s churches. Impressive indeed! Like many other churches, the Santiago churches’ front entrance is grand and highly visible. Framed by an arch, elaborate sculptures,...<BR/>My warm thanks for taking some of your valueable time to make such a great post. Unpayable favor for us.<BR/><BR/>Have a nice day & Greetings,<BR/><BR/>NihalNihalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05921200854794301981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-38277028013864237662008-06-25T08:07:00.000+01:002008-06-25T08:07:00.000+01:0046 churches?? That's a LOT of churches, but it see...46 churches?? That's a LOT of churches, but it seems to be such a special city, so I suppose each church has a specific reason to be in it's location. Don't worry, GMG, I am NOT one of those crazy Polo drivers ;-)CaBaCuRlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08451681218562430878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-31599656549817245512008-06-25T03:00:00.000+01:002008-06-25T03:00:00.000+01:00I love these virtual tours on which you take us. I...I love these virtual tours on which you take us. It's great to get away via your wonderful photos. Thank you!<BR/><BR/>PazAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-62886582798080444922008-06-24T21:31:00.000+01:002008-06-24T21:31:00.000+01:00Gil, I've been several times in Santiago but I did...Gil, I've been several times in Santiago but I didn't realize there was so many churches before!!<BR/>Even they're amazingm I prefer eating "pulpo a la gallega"... Next week I'll be there!!! ^^Dsolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05491498882136615261noreply@blogger.com