tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post3315348474011806811..comments2024-03-25T17:28:41.270+01:00Comments on In Soul: VERONA 2017: The CemeteryGinnie Harthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-76424405508874736712017-04-14T09:07:34.024+02:002017-04-14T09:07:34.024+02:00I read from someone that it's not easy to find...I read from someone that it's not easy to find a grave you're looking for and that in this regard, it's not a well-planned-out cemetery. But since we weren't looking for anyone in particular, it was a perfect place to just roam around and be amazed at what we saw. Thank you, Astrid, for sharing the joy.Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-46705578334747036512017-04-13T21:22:14.128+02:002017-04-13T21:22:14.128+02:00What an amazing cemetery that was. So outstretched...What an amazing cemetery that was. So outstretched, so much to see. So different from other cemeteries. Those tall tombs were mind blowing, some so modern and that must cost a fortune. Family is important, so much wonderful sculptures some that told a story, very educational. It might not hurt to get some of the sculptures cleaned, so much dirt because of the drafts. Astridhttp://www.picturit.shutterchance.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-60544751429301659932017-04-12T11:35:52.054+02:002017-04-12T11:35:52.054+02:00As cemeteries go, Ruth, this is not considered one...As cemeteries go, Ruth, this is not considered one of the "best," but it sure gave us much to see. Like churches, Astrid and I have discovered THIS is how we prefer to see "museums." Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-57787003153517226912017-04-12T11:33:48.065+02:002017-04-12T11:33:48.065+02:00I think a lot o people would be quite happy to hav...I think a lot o people would be quite happy to have one of those mausoleums to LIVE in, Elaine. Good point. It did seem like a park, showing off whose was bigger/better! Weird.Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-4614106123110239882017-04-12T10:43:40.540+02:002017-04-12T10:43:40.540+02:00The scale of the cemetery is really something, and...The scale of the cemetery is really something, and the mausoleums! Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204074161539605133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-38543474736803763712017-04-12T10:00:54.507+02:002017-04-12T10:00:54.507+02:00my favourite this time was the lions... the sad li...my favourite this time was the lions... the sad lion touched my heart... the mausoleums reminded me of tiny house living, until i saw the scale with Astrid! not so tiny, so maybe they didn't get the memo! but i want a tiny house to LIVE in, not to be dead in! thank you for the tour, as usual :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-384720024691714602017-04-12T09:44:20.814+02:002017-04-12T09:44:20.814+02:00I can imagine, Marie, that cemeteries are not for ...I can imagine, Marie, that cemeteries are not for everyone! My experience with death and dying is surely much different from that of others, so I honor the place this has or doesn't have in your own life/heart. But thank you for your honesty and for looking anyway.Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-88860169155837872282017-04-12T09:41:26.623+02:002017-04-12T09:41:26.623+02:00Thank you, Marie. Once Astrid and I started visit...Thank you, Marie. Once Astrid and I started visiting cemeteries on our travels, we have always made a point to keep doing so because they are as good as museums for us. You really do learn so much.Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-44396579689066545562017-04-12T09:39:41.694+02:002017-04-12T09:39:41.694+02:00WOW, Cherry. Wouldn't that be something if it...WOW, Cherry. Wouldn't that be something if it IS the same artist!!! It's a small world after all.Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-41554373208987744942017-04-12T09:36:33.461+02:002017-04-12T09:36:33.461+02:00It's so interesting that you mentioned the hea...It's so interesting that you mentioned the heart-shaped stone you put on your dad's grave marker, Robin. Years ago, after dad passed in Michigan (exactly 22 years ago today, Wednesday, the Wednesday before Easter!), I put a bell from my nephew's wedding on his tombstone. Every year for years afterwards it was still there. But I'd be shocked if it was still there now. I can imagine the disappointment (anger!) about having yours gone. What's wrong with people???? <br /><br />Anyway, we DO share the fascination of cemeteries, especially from different countries and cultures from our own.Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-88384048004784474222017-04-12T05:41:03.267+02:002017-04-12T05:41:03.267+02:00Hi Ginnie. I have difficulty commenting on the pho...Hi Ginnie. I have difficulty commenting on the photos of cemeteries which are places where I try to go the least possible, most safe when I have to but I looked at all your series and admired some beautiful graves. Have a good day!Marie Le Correhttp://marielecorre-photography.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-15689233739633593402017-04-12T00:49:19.750+02:002017-04-12T00:49:19.750+02:00Fascinating! Who knew cemeteries could be so diver...Fascinating! Who knew cemeteries could be so diverse?<br /><br />Beautifull post, Ginnie.Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-87430634787601641302017-04-12T00:34:58.509+02:002017-04-12T00:34:58.509+02:00The lion sculptures remind of the ones at Chatswor...The lion sculptures remind of the ones at Chatsworth:<br /><br />http://www.cheriesplace.me.uk/blog/index.php/2010/09/01/chatsworth-the-lion-sculptures/<br /><br />I failed miserably in my internet search to find the artists of the Verona lions. So the jury is out as to whether they are by the same artist.CherryPiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11788084724907992076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-39610803281813486392017-04-11T20:32:11.515+02:002017-04-11T20:32:11.515+02:00I just can't visit anywhere without a trip to ...I just can't visit anywhere without a trip to the cemetery! And I love that you two love that experience as much as I do! I think it's one of the most fascinating places to understand the culture of the area. On a personal note...When I was in Virginia to be with my mom, I visited the cemetery to check in on my dad as it was the three year anniversary of his passing. Last year from my trip to Oregon I found the most beautiful heart shaped rock and I put it on his grave marker. This visit it was gone. I hope whoever took it will be possessed with demons forever. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com