Stormin 9,981 #26 Posted August 20, 2019 Though religion is not my thing that is some fantastic art work. Seems a shame to walk all over it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,021 #27 Posted August 20, 2019 Very interesting Cas. Are the colored salt crystals natural, or are they dyed? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,265 #28 Posted August 20, 2019 2 hours ago, stevasaurus said: That is so cool Cas...almost like the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena. Very colorful and special. Thanks for sharing those. Agreed 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #29 Posted August 20, 2019 2 hours ago, Ed Kennell said: Very interesting Cas. Are the colored salt crystals natural, or are they dyed? They are dyed. They dye the salt themselves . I wasn’t able to take a photo but watched them actually doing it. They also use dyed small river pebbles for small details . The amount of salt used is nothing short of incredible. There are a few miles of the stuff on the streets. These are all fishermen and their families that do it. The residents of each street do their own street. There is a lot of pride and dedication that goes into this. Whole families down to small children work on this. A lot of them are cod fisherman that stay out to sea for up to a couple of months. They live in the small houses along the narrow streets and are extremely religious and proud people. 7 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,761 #30 Posted August 20, 2019 Weather looks off the hook Cas... keep em coming Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,021 #31 Posted August 20, 2019 Luv those small neat homes. They seem to radiate the pride of their owners. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mows4three 826 #32 Posted August 21, 2019 Wow! I can't believe how beautiful those pictures are. The weather looks great, too. Thanks a million for sharing your trip with us. Travel safely. Cheers! Dave Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #33 Posted August 21, 2019 22 hours ago, WHX24 said: Weather looks off the hook Cas... keep em coming Yes weather is great. Today it was 91 but bone dry so it’s comfortable. Sun is tough though. It’s so bright that it’s hard to take photos. Most of the time one cannot even see what’s on the screen. Even the paint on cars here fade within a couple of years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #34 Posted August 22, 2019 One of my favorite towns . Every building is at a minimum 600 years old many over 900. Bridge is medieval . Where cars are parked is the actual river bed which fills in winter. River is the historical site of a famous Roman river crossing. 6 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #35 Posted August 22, 2019 (edited) Biweekly market where you can buy anything from furniture to a still for your moonshine production . Used to also have animals such as oxen ,horses ,chickens, etc but that was stopped years back for sanitary concerns. Edited August 22, 2019 by formariz 4 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,761 #36 Posted August 22, 2019 1 hour ago, formariz said: can buy anything from furniture to a still Cool....Kinda like the flea markets at tractor shows! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #37 Posted August 26, 2019 (edited) Medieval town from 12th century still surrounded by fortification walls aqueduct that hat used to supply town’s water Entrance into town Inside town Edited August 26, 2019 by formariz 1 1 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,265 #38 Posted August 26, 2019 Wonderful pictures! Thanks so much for taking us along!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #39 Posted August 26, 2019 The most beautiful flowering vines grow everywhere 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #40 Posted August 26, 2019 Some interesting details 1 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #41 Posted August 26, 2019 Vineyards everywhere 169C2B44-9644-4BC9-A59E-0318386DCDE3.MOV 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #42 Posted August 27, 2019 AD8286F7-B4F0-4F40-A7C9-4445415A5128.MOV A short ride through pear and apple orchards 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,706 #43 Posted August 27, 2019 Cas, those pictures and videos are just beautiful. Love the shots of the vineyards, stills and wine making equipment. That one picture of the stone ware or clay ware is just WOW!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #44 Posted August 27, 2019 Wind power old technology and new side by side. 9FCDFBBB-A1F4-4E44-9927-4B3A966B5927.MOV 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #45 Posted August 28, 2019 Wind power is a big thing here. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,265 #46 Posted August 28, 2019 Growing in popularity in the north east too. Trina and I are fans... Lots o' wind on the hilltops. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #47 Posted August 28, 2019 This building was just a rest stop for the king in his travels so he could stop his chariot under arches and go upstairs for a rest . One of the many benefits of unchecked power and authority. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #48 Posted August 28, 2019 Popular set up here. 6 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,489 #49 Posted August 28, 2019 24 minutes ago, formariz said: This building was just a rest stop for the king in his travels so he could stop his under arches and go upstairs for a rest . Very cool! Hhhmmm... I Slightly modified your narrative above, which gives me an idea for a “shed”... Should hold a few ‘s!!! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #50 Posted August 28, 2019 Spent the day in my favorite place. 1F47615E-73D1-4A6C-8BCD-0552B085CC62.MOV 1E503071-CD99-4B50-A99D-ECD72886C74F.MOV 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
