tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post6525164998034914170..comments2023-06-21T14:14:24.806+01:00Comments on Blogtrotter: CASCO VIEJOGMGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06775262251208390861noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-71974975039444146452008-04-10T20:57:00.000+01:002008-04-10T20:57:00.000+01:00Lakshmi,Thanks! Will try to catch up next weekend!...Lakshmi,<BR/>Thanks! Will try to catch up next weekend!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-2079799248433130292008-04-10T14:21:00.000+01:002008-04-10T14:21:00.000+01:00fantastic...Im realizing that Ive missed out quite...fantastic...Im realizing that Ive missed out quite a lot ..got a lot of catching up to doLakshmihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10131764134144215720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-27305936037316045422008-04-08T00:28:00.000+01:002008-04-08T00:28:00.000+01:00Jo,I was a bit surprised that the four times I pas...Jo,<BR/>I was a bit surprised that the four times I passed by the church it was always closed. Only later I found that its opening hours seem to be: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 11:30 a.m. thru 12:30 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. through 7:00 p.m....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-78975392233449704042008-04-07T18:31:00.000+01:002008-04-07T18:31:00.000+01:00Beautiful pics - were you able to go inside St Joh...Beautiful pics - were you able to go inside St Johns? I love old buildings.JOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14211998630502587801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-39713089249864448392008-04-06T22:58:00.000+01:002008-04-06T22:58:00.000+01:00Di.Di.,Bilbao, Basque country, north of Spain. Whe...Di.Di.,<BR/>Bilbao, Basque country, north of Spain. Where were you in Spain?<BR/><BR/>Shionge,<BR/>Thanks! Love to see you around…<BR/><BR/>Azer Mantessa,<BR/>The most modern of Bilbao is still to come…<BR/><BR/>Peter,<BR/>Santiago will also come in some months probably!<BR/><BR/>M.Kate,<BR/>Sue,<BR/>Thanks! Glad that you both enjoy these posts…<BR/><BR/>Tinsie,<BR/>It sure is an interesting place!<BR/><BR/>Paul,<BR/>7 Calles is a wonderful spot!<BR/><BR/>Piika,<BR/>You have very good taste (except that you should already have visited Lisbon…). ;)<BR/><BR/>Alice sg,<BR/>Don’t forget Lisbon on your European tour… Sorry to have missed your quiz. ;(<BR/><BR/>Ash,<BR/>Thanks! It’s an honour to get the Excellent award from you! <BR/><BR/>Leena,<BR/>Thanks. I’m happy that you enjoy!<BR/><BR/>Olivier,<BR/>C’est vrai, mais pour en finir, l’architecture moderne reviendra à galope…<BR/><BR/>Bleeding Orange,<BR/>Thanks. Love your Grenoble blog!<BR/><BR/>Marguerite-Marie,<BR/>Crois-moi: tu dois y aller!!<BR/><BR/>Rambling Round,<BR/>Thanks!<BR/><BR/>Noushy Syah,<BR/>Definitely worth the visit!<BR/><BR/>Anna-Lys,<BR/>Obrigado (for ladies the form is Obrigada, though most people don’t even suspect…)! There is always something there to remind me… after your visit!<BR/>Lisbon, my headquarter, has several ways to make people insane (in the 1400s and 1500s, just sent sailors around the world in some nutshells)… But I need to retire to take care of this one... ;))<BR/>Bjs<BR/><BR/>Paz,<BR/>Thanks!<BR/><BR/>Lori,<BR/>Bilbao managed to survive depression quite well! I’ve already answered on «pintxos» on the first comment to the «Buildings and Skies…» post, where I left some links. But basically they’re the Basque equivalent of tapas!<BR/><BR/>Lynn,<BR/>Liver and onions, with mashed potatoes, is something I adored but have not had for a long time! I’ll check your blog…<BR/><BR/>Ming,<BR/>Old European cities have always something in common; and Bilbao doesn’t deny it… ;)<BR/><BR/>Neva,<BR/>Thirty eight years bride… ;) Thanks!<BR/><BR/>Gattina,<BR/>Hi, so glad I found you again and so happy to see you here. I’ll try to get some time to check your blog again; probably not before next Friday, as these weeks are getting worse and worse… ;))<BR/>Thanks for your visit and comment!<BR/><BR/>Alex,<BR/>Thanks! One day I’ll visit Manchester; never thought I would, but seeing your blog I changed my mind…<BR/><BR/>Olá Nihal,<BR/>St. John’s is actually somehow intriguing; quite different from St. James and Begoña…<BR/>It’s my pleasure to visit your blog, where there is always something highly interesting to read!<BR/>Hope you have a great time in Malaysia; I was there in <A HREF="http://blogtrotta.blogspot.com/search/label/Malaysia" REL="nofollow">2001</A>, almost 500 years after the first Portuguese settled there… See Malacca and the «Famosa» (The Famous door of the Santiago fortress)…<BR/><BR/>April,<BR/>Bilbao is recovering very well, keeping a good amount of its historic buildings!<BR/>Nice weather so far, but bad forecast… ;(<BR/><BR/>Lara,<BR/>Those streets are not that narrow; I’m mean, you’re not that large… ;))<BR/><BR/>Wendy,<BR/>I’m so envious! I was almost loosing my head and taking the flight; fortunately, the Burj-al-Arab was fully booked, thus preventing bankruptcy… ;))<BR/><BR/>Leo,<BR/>You’re a girl with very good taste; 7 Calles are one of the nicest spots in Bilbao…<BR/><BR/>Joy,<BR/>Thanks for taking a moment to drop by in the middle of your hectic weeks. Can imagine your busy schedule after moving to a new home…<BR/><BR/>Isabella,<BR/>I think that the modern part is also quite architectural; not just buildings after buildings… Anyhow, the Casco Viejo is a beautiful quarter!<BR/>«Pintxos» are the Basque equivalent to tapas… Now, do you care for a txiquito?<BR/><BR/>Ruth,<BR/>Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-68820410441116488632008-04-05T23:54:00.000+01:002008-04-05T23:54:00.000+01:00The buildings, especially red tile roofs, are so c...The buildings, especially red tile roofs, are so charming, I'm with Isabella. Beautifully photographed too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-55537116222138946352008-04-05T23:30:00.000+01:002008-04-05T23:30:00.000+01:00I prefer the old town to the modern from the previ...I prefer the old town to the modern from the previous post (so American of me ;-))<BR/>Victor Montes restaurant looks very inviting...but what on earth are pintxos?isahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16691699331129121806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-43966106977444278662008-04-05T20:37:00.000+01:002008-04-05T20:37:00.000+01:00Heya, Gil! So sorry I have not been around lately...Heya, Gil! So sorry I have not been around lately. So tied up with work, decorating, moving, etc.<BR/><BR/>Lovely photos. The fourth one reminds me of the old town in Warsaw. You really have a way of telling a story about places which not many may know about. Thanks for that.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for visiting <A HREF="http://www.norwichdailyphoto.com/" REL="nofollow">Norwich Daily Photo</A> and leaving your comments. We now have broadband - though the connection is either low or good. I'm looking forward to visiting your blog more regularly. Please bear with me. Have a great weekend!<BR/><BR/><BR/>joy<BR/><A HREF="http://pinay.me.uk/" REL="nofollow">A Pinay In England</A><BR/><A HREF="http://www.yourlovecoach.co.uk/" REL="nofollow">Your Love Coach</A><BR/><A HREF="http://iwoman.me.uk/" REL="nofollow">I, Woman</A>Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05075629180634929960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-79747876746240776952008-04-05T18:10:00.000+01:002008-04-05T18:10:00.000+01:00buildings and more buildings. i love it. especiall...buildings and more buildings. i love it. especially the 7 calles - narrow streets & colorful buildings. thanks Gil. <BR/><BR/>To Nihal, welcome to Msia - hv a pleasant trip.leohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10006692278313522279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-82490307533722476472008-04-05T17:15:00.000+01:002008-04-05T17:15:00.000+01:00Greetings from Dubai. Looks like you wore your fee...Greetings from Dubai. Looks like you wore your feet out exploring this beautiful destination. Thanks as always for the journey without the jet lag.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10321288682066590760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-89051185391261167682008-04-05T12:20:00.000+01:002008-04-05T12:20:00.000+01:00the narrow streets look so interesting, although t...the narrow streets look so interesting, although too narrow for me. but the colours are stunning!Larahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10389922868709027304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-25308631705718953672008-04-05T09:59:00.000+01:002008-04-05T09:59:00.000+01:00Nice to see that Bilbao has so many old buildings ...Nice to see that Bilbao has so many old buildings left. It must be an interesting town with that mixture of old and new. Have a nice weekend, Gil. (Here it is raining again ...)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-5182646508600598682008-04-05T08:24:00.000+01:002008-04-05T08:24:00.000+01:00Hola Gil:)I am intrigued by the church of Santos J...Hola Gil:)<BR/>I am intrigued by the church of Santos Juanes, because I love the baroque architecture that takes me back in the time such a nostalgia where man of pleasure meets serenity.<BR/>Bilbao is yet a land I have not been:( As usual, your notes will be helpful for me when packing my backpack:)<BR/>Time has been hectic recently for me like you, however I believe I managed quite well my bloggy stuff providing some interesting articles, that I appreciate every incoming comment from my readers. Let me give you my THANKS for your regular visits w/valuable comments left on my journal.<BR/>Yesterday eve I landed in a country where is looking to the future while cherishing the ways of past, a land of many cultures, wonders, races and religions. Can you make a guess where is it I talk?<BR/>Well, it is Malaysia. I will be there for a few days. You're welcome if it interests you to read some of my lines being a non-Malaysian writer;)<BR/><BR/>Have a Blessed Sunday from now on, and a bientot.<BR/><BR/>~ Nihal via CrossRoadsNihalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05921200854794301981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-41335635453569211392008-04-05T08:20:00.000+01:002008-04-05T08:20:00.000+01:00This comment has been removed by the author.Nihalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05921200854794301981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-7879062127003212002008-04-05T07:22:00.000+01:002008-04-05T07:22:00.000+01:00Lovely architectures! Bilbao is a beautiful city.T...Lovely architectures! Bilbao is a beautiful city.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for visiting my blog.<BR/><BR/>Alexander<BR/><A HREF="http://www.kakinan.com/alex" REL="nofollow">Alex's World! - http://www.kakinan.com/alex</A>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-9694055473891145782008-04-05T04:54:00.000+01:002008-04-05T04:54:00.000+01:00Nice walk through the city ! Thanks for your comme...Nice walk through the city ! <BR/>Thanks for your comment, I checked my Manneken Pis pictures and indeed they didn't show up on my blog but the htmls were there. Strange. I uploaded them again and now you can see them on my blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-3660514750955440372008-04-05T02:34:00.000+01:002008-04-05T02:34:00.000+01:00I always love to see you stop for a visit....I lea...I always love to see you stop for a visit....I learn so much from you! I am not sure I ever have a favorite ..unless it is of you and your bride smiling. Have a great weekend.Nevahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04601316661181297640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-19078799198862302182008-04-05T00:07:00.000+01:002008-04-05T00:07:00.000+01:00Bilbao is such an interesting city. I love that t...Bilbao is such an interesting city. I love that the architecture in some of your photos resemble city like Switzerland, Rome or South of France.<BR/><BR/>My favorite photos are the 2 scenes of narrow pedestrian street with shops on both sides.Ming the Mercilesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09957918533010735599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-50078059319813239632008-04-04T20:42:00.000+01:002008-04-04T20:42:00.000+01:00As always, a pleasure Gil to read your comments an...As always, a pleasure Gil to read your comments and see the photos. Your tours are always a delight and take me to places I am sure I will never see. Come back for a visit soon. We are having liver and onions this time. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-90619745705510054012008-04-04T20:30:00.000+01:002008-04-04T20:30:00.000+01:00What a lovely and picturesque place. If I had see...What a lovely and picturesque place. If I had seen your pictures without any captions, I would never have guessed that this was Bilbao! Now I'm wondering what pintxos are? I'll have to look it up! Enjoy your weekend!Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722373242668739023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-85546731288249845452008-04-04T17:12:00.000+01:002008-04-04T17:12:00.000+01:00Oh, wow! I love these set of photos. Especially ...Oh, wow! I love these set of photos. Especially the first one. Thanks for taking me on this wonderful tour.<BR/><BR/>Best,<BR/>PazAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-76969516189983205872008-04-04T16:13:00.000+01:002008-04-04T16:13:00.000+01:00Obrigado Trotter,You always come with a smile or t...Obrigado Trotter,<BR/>You always come with a smile or two in Your luggage, thank You!<BR/>I am enjoying Your posts, but there is nothing I can add in a comment, 'cause You cover it all with great pic's of important places and shares knowledge of those places.<BR/><BR/>Yes, I do have one pondering; When will I see the place You are more than visiting. Is Lisbon, Your head courter? I must lear about that place and the people living there so I can make up a new insane post!<BR/><BR/>Have a lovely weekend, and<BR/><BR/>*May the wings be with You*<BR/><BR/>((bjs ))ANNA-LYShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03503734017177492952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-71850750389586834242008-04-04T13:39:00.000+01:002008-04-04T13:39:00.000+01:00Beautiful architectural! The old streets definitel...Beautiful architectural! The old streets definitely caught my attention...<BR/><BR/>Really worth a visit, something different in atmosphere.<BR/><BR/>Have a gr8 weekend my friend.Take care.Noushy Syahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13513151573766138285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-14276191380693113212008-04-04T13:20:00.000+01:002008-04-04T13:20:00.000+01:00Outstanding!Outstanding!Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09187924454780490386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-47827102432204096482008-04-04T13:13:00.000+01:002008-04-04T13:13:00.000+01:00je ne suis jamais allée à Bilbao mais avec ces pho...je ne suis jamais allée à Bilbao mais avec ces photos on a envie d'y aller j'aime beaucoup et surtout la 1, la 4 (maison rose et verte ) la 7 (église apparaissant au bout de la rue) la 12 et ce n'est qu'un choix car elles me plaisent toutes.Marguerite-mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05804535960795956589noreply@blogger.com