tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post7695426487599581507..comments2024-03-25T17:28:41.270+01:00Comments on In Soul: The Christmas Market in the Valkenburg CavesGinnie Harthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-47325881748156238472013-12-28T16:39:45.396+01:002013-12-28T16:39:45.396+01:00Oh, yes, Ruth. We went early enough in the season...Oh, yes, Ruth. We went early enough in the season and on a Friday during the day, so we were lucky to miss the huge crowds. That would NOT have been fun for either of us. <br /><br />Skyping on New Year's Day will be just what the doctor ordered!!!Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-42497285644617176382013-12-28T12:28:28.299+01:002013-12-28T12:28:28.299+01:00I'm glad to see the caves were not claustropho...I'm glad to see the caves were not claustrophobic for Astrid and you. What a lot is encompassed in these small, tight spaces!<br /><br />Merry, merry Christmas to you and Astrid. And I believe we will be skyping on New Year's Day? :)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204074161539605133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-17757807632838800492013-12-28T10:11:07.851+01:002013-12-28T10:11:07.851+01:00Of course you are/were with family at this time of...Of course you are/were with family at this time of the year, Margaret. That's as it should be. And I hope I'll see lots of pics from you to show for it...when I check in later. Continue this family coziness well into the new year. And thanks for taking the time to stop by here. BTW, I almost always think of you when I see the grottos and shrines!Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-79005022620642766112013-12-28T08:01:00.983+01:002013-12-28T08:01:00.983+01:00Oh, I have so much treasure to explore with posts ...Oh, I have so much treasure to explore with posts I have missed. I want to thank you for sharing this fascinating part of your world with us all. Merry Christmas and I hope to be back to wish you a Happy New Year in a few days. I've been swamped with family this past week or so - no time for myself, but… well - what else does a mother want than all her children under one roof? <br /><br />So much color in this post - and Lourdes and St. Bernadette is a book & movie I adore. Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00007201357693227614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-31215958153145791952013-12-25T22:12:12.661+01:002013-12-25T22:12:12.661+01:00Enjoy your time with your son and family, Mary. T...Enjoy your time with your son and family, Mary. Tell me all about it...especially if he did, in fact, give you stroopwafels. :) The "other side" will be here before we know it!Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-17257197678243235242013-12-25T16:59:00.711+01:002013-12-25T16:59:00.711+01:00So much I want to talk to you about in here. My so...So much I want to talk to you about in here. My son should be here in a few minutes and get him to look at this location in relation to where he just was when in |H|olland. I told him he should buy his Christmas presents there. Perhaps he will bring some stroopwafels as he knows how much I love them. I have to put the turkey in the oven in three minutes. Christmas is here. Happy Christmas to you, Ginnie and tell Astrid the same. See you on the other side.Cuidadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08714813878368091111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-78960426392881452322013-12-24T07:56:37.851+01:002013-12-24T07:56:37.851+01:00Many kind thanks, dear Susan and Larry. And the s...Many kind thanks, dear Susan and Larry. And the same to you!Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-30406419803327077152013-12-24T02:44:28.774+01:002013-12-24T02:44:28.774+01:00What fun, a real visual treat! We are wishing you...What fun, a real visual treat! We are wishing you two a very lovely, Merry Christmas!windrock studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11361331676987978496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-21945658631229910692013-12-23T10:17:30.623+01:002013-12-23T10:17:30.623+01:00As far as Christmas markets go, Donna, this one is...As far as Christmas markets go, Donna, this one is most unique. I'm so glad we had a chance to see it. :)Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-86886563349557205942013-12-23T10:16:33.245+01:002013-12-23T10:16:33.245+01:00I can imagine how much you must miss your Christma...I can imagine how much you must miss your Christmas markets, Carola. Germany definitely is the Mother of them all! I'm so glad you can still get some semblance of the goodies from places like Trader Joe's! :)Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-57577408911798982312013-12-23T00:32:03.334+01:002013-12-23T00:32:03.334+01:00So much to see, do and eat Ginnie...I just added t...So much to see, do and eat Ginnie...I just added this to my holiday travels in the future.Donna@Gardens Eye Viewhttp://gardenseyeview.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-61084895306363327692013-12-23T00:08:49.068+01:002013-12-23T00:08:49.068+01:00What a great idea to have the Christmas market in ...What a great idea to have the Christmas market in the caves!! I would love to see that place. I do miss the Christmas markets! We always used to go to the one in Tübingen which is always held on the weekend of Advent 3rd and it's a non-commercial one. It's wonderful - with lots of good food and, of course, Glühwein! Those stroopwafel are wonderful - thanks to Trader Joe's we also get them here (although not as fresh, but in a tin - still sinfully good).Carola Bartzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05536486322412234854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-15795985808296783642013-12-22T19:14:03.031+01:002013-12-22T19:14:03.031+01:00Now that you mention it, Ted, wasn't Jesus bor...Now that you mention it, Ted, wasn't Jesus born in a stable "cave?" That rings a bell. Thanks for your vote of confidence in spite of my camera issues!Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-9132971880118600612013-12-22T19:12:47.345+01:002013-12-22T19:12:47.345+01:00Christmas in a cave. I never would have suspected...Christmas in a cave. I never would have suspected. In spite of your camera problems the colors come through beautifully. Ted Rothhttp://rothphotos.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-36772233681238015512013-12-22T19:11:50.883+01:002013-12-22T19:11:50.883+01:00You're such a sweetheart, Vagabonde. I'm ...You're such a sweetheart, Vagabonde. I'm so glad I could share this Christmas cheer with you! :)Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-34276382429777864462013-12-22T15:32:44.020+01:002013-12-22T15:32:44.020+01:00Waking up to thunder and rain I took a quick look ...Waking up to thunder and rain I took a quick look at the computer and saw your had a new post. I am so glad I did – it is positively beaming with Christmas cheer. What charming markets you showed us – I would have loved to be a little flea stuck on your coat… the colors, the food, the lights, the décor – so much to enjoy. Thank you dear Ginnie to let us enjoy it with you and Astrid. To both of you “Joyeux Noël!”Vagabondehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10774109692564954568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-32388112308250707992013-12-22T11:37:05.829+01:002013-12-22T11:37:05.829+01:00There are some things you only need to do once and...There are some things you only need to do once and it's enough...and this is one of them. But I'd definitely go back at other times of the year when the Christmas market isn't there. I know we missed a LOT...carvings and murals galore. But for now, it was a great experience. A Christmas market of a different color! :) Hartstikke bedankt, MLMA.Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-76529742397027814782013-12-22T11:15:03.593+01:002013-12-22T11:15:03.593+01:00This post should bring the Christmas Spirit, if it...This post should bring the Christmas Spirit, if it is not already there. I am so glad that we went to the Caves, it is such a nice environment and I have to admit, I am glad there were not too many people..... claustrophobic as I am for too many people around me...<br />At one point I recognized an 'alligator-caving'. As a kid, 9 or 10 years old, we visited the caves and I was impressed with it all. Great to be back after 50 years (if you say that quick, it seems like yesterday, grin)<br />Absolute fabulous collages and everybody can see that we were short of eyes. <br />Merry Christmas to you all.Astridhttp://picturit.shutterchance.com/noreply@blogger.com