tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post2056667194739840307..comments2024-03-23T16:18:34.397+00:00Comments on Where Five Valleys Meet: CuencaRosemaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-7252433053813725982013-04-13T13:37:59.590+01:002013-04-13T13:37:59.590+01:00Dear Loi - you are so very generous always in your...Dear Loi - you are so very generous always in your comments. I agree that the geological formations do look rather eerie but helped along by the rather wet misty weather too.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-20095767704951843772013-04-13T13:22:48.733+01:002013-04-13T13:22:48.733+01:00Those limestone rocks and boulders are just fantas...Those limestone rocks and boulders are just fantastic! So sculptural and a bit eerie, too! Thanks for sharing all your amazing photos. I know how much time it takes to sort and prepare them for each post. You are a brilliant photographer, Rosemary! Cheers, Loi<br />Woodside Parkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13981644571968878448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-41915283895790303882013-04-12T10:30:46.455+01:002013-04-12T10:30:46.455+01:00Thank you for your kind comment - we knew of cours...Thank you for your kind comment - we knew of course that we were visiting a medieval town built on rocks, but until we actually got there could not envisage it. What we didn't realise was how much the town had been shaped by its situation within these geological formations and how clever the medieval builders were to accomplish it.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-45265934338690823722013-04-12T10:26:31.218+01:002013-04-12T10:26:31.218+01:00I suspect that normally it all looks much softer, ...I suspect that normally it all looks much softer, but like the rest of Europe all the greenery, spring flowers etc are way behind this year.<br />When I first caught sight of the town from the hills I thought that it looked like nowhere I had ever seen before, and couldn't wait to get down there and see it properly.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-7735997561535244772013-04-12T04:54:50.338+01:002013-04-12T04:54:50.338+01:00What a strange and harsh landscape. I wonder - ar...What a strange and harsh landscape. I wonder - are the people harsh and suspicious of strangers? The architecture is beautiful, but also harsh - harshly beautiful.Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-63277815340182136872013-04-12T00:33:15.602+01:002013-04-12T00:33:15.602+01:00I just love geology, and those formations are amaz...I just love geology, and those formations are amazing! The town is incredibly beautiful, too. The picture of the town with the trees framing the top looks like a painting. I can only imagine how fabulous it must have been to see such amazing architecture, and smell and taste all the local foods.HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-79460446314731667272013-04-11T22:23:11.078+01:002013-04-11T22:23:11.078+01:00The geological rock formations were really interes...The geological rock formations were really interesting to see.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-69376818349451552682013-04-11T22:06:28.759+01:002013-04-11T22:06:28.759+01:00Very special and super rock formations.
Greetings...Very special and super rock formations.<br /><br />Greetings,<br />FilipFilipBloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03748038653807154529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-25843907071792322742013-04-11T13:23:23.318+01:002013-04-11T13:23:23.318+01:00Thanks Jane - we were delighted to see so much won...Thanks Jane - we were delighted to see so much wonderful architecture and art.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-56236397401274360192013-04-11T11:11:53.470+01:002013-04-11T11:11:53.470+01:00Spectacular photos, a place really worth visiting ...Spectacular photos, a place really worth visiting ! Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06592451071109351862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-87319372803413390762013-04-11T08:23:28.187+01:002013-04-11T08:23:28.187+01:00Dear Helen - the weather wasn't perfect but ne...Dear Helen - the weather wasn't perfect but nevertheless it was a cultural and visionary feast - all of us in the little group thought it was a great trip.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-50283188575225408442013-04-11T02:13:01.888+01:002013-04-11T02:13:01.888+01:00Hello Rosemary
I am ready to pack my bags and tra...Hello Rosemary<br /><br />I am ready to pack my bags and travel to Spain and travel in your footsteps.<br /><br />The images and description is calling me. Thank you Rosemary for another informative post<br /><br />Helenxhelen tilstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02791882664528962799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-89748333901638343052013-04-10T22:17:08.914+01:002013-04-10T22:17:08.914+01:00Thanks for your visit Lyn - glad you enjoyed the p...Thanks for your visit Lyn - glad you enjoyed the post and photos.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-28757448474397487122013-04-10T22:16:17.808+01:002013-04-10T22:16:17.808+01:00Dear Janey - They were built like that - medieval ...Dear Janey - They were built like that - medieval builders were astonishingly skilled and clever. They used the hard magnesium rock as their foundation for the houses. The hanging bits are really the elaborate wooden balconies.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-19432219623771736582013-04-10T22:12:35.252+01:002013-04-10T22:12:35.252+01:00Dear Val - it is that wretched jet stream that is ...Dear Val - it is that wretched jet stream that is lying down in the Bay of Biscay that is creating all of the problems. It is very dry here but strangely we now need the rain. I have just had the lawn fertilised and some weed killer applied and need it to rain to activate it. <br />Cuenca was a very interesting visit, next stop, gradually edging closer to Madrid.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-57380181571487374532013-04-10T22:05:40.167+01:002013-04-10T22:05:40.167+01:00Hello, what an interesting post and I love your ph...Hello, what an interesting post and I love your photos.<br />Thank you for popping over to my blog and leaving a lovely comment!<br />xxxLynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03548006686821838698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-91933605705657028372013-04-10T21:58:13.853+01:002013-04-10T21:58:13.853+01:00Wow! I too have never heard of this area of Spain....Wow! I too have never heard of this area of Spain. Those rock formations are amazing and I would love to see those hanging houses!Were they built on the edge like that are did the earth erode away...leaving them hanging?...JaneyJaney and Co.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14263426600052174272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-29938432370311269822013-04-10T18:32:05.162+01:002013-04-10T18:32:05.162+01:00That is a good comparison Yoko - Laputa - castle i...That is a good comparison Yoko - Laputa - castle in the sky.<br />I would really have preferred that it had not been wet, it is so difficult trying to hold your umbrella whilst taking photos to prevent the camera getting wet. However, the photos worked out better than I thought they would - they made the geological landscape look rather other worldly.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-23515068436996058292013-04-10T18:19:33.391+01:002013-04-10T18:19:33.391+01:00Thanks for the reassurance Perpetua - much appreci...Thanks for the reassurance Perpetua - much appreciated.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-53279775960563707202013-04-10T16:09:43.741+01:002013-04-10T16:09:43.741+01:00We never went to Cuenca .
What a fascinating regio...We never went to Cuenca .<br />What a fascinating region of spain. Those hanging houses are incredible.<br />the rock formations.<br />Spain and Portugal are experiencing the same weather.. Its just becoming so depressing now.<br />I cannot remember when it was last like this. Its rained again today.<br />We have a similar 'nougat' as the cake that you showed with the honey. We can buy it only when the fair comes around.<br />Your photos are stunning Rosemary.<br />val xvalerietilsten59.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05617190196811279000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-23142687806490451752013-04-10T15:18:59.994+01:002013-04-10T15:18:59.994+01:00Hello, rosemary. You took advantage of the rainy ...Hello, rosemary. You took advantage of the rainy weather and misty background made your shots look more attractive. And nice capture of raindrops! The houses on the steep cliff is like Laputa. I’ve learned “al” means “red” in Spanish like Alhambra. Thank you for sharing the spectacular landscape.<br /><br />Yokostardusthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10684501661629146087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-5837967782788313342013-04-10T15:11:12.061+01:002013-04-10T15:11:12.061+01:00Never! Your posts are always interesting and you h...Never! Your posts are always interesting and you have a wonderful eye for a striking image.Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-28870216103016600062013-04-10T13:23:48.353+01:002013-04-10T13:23:48.353+01:00I have the sense that the weather is on the turn P...I have the sense that the weather is on the turn Perpetua - today is feeling like a proper spring day, no cold air, no wind, very nice.<br />I hope I am not boring everybody with too much information about the La Mancha area of Spain - I will say it quietly but there are still two more posts to go!!!Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-81325775807617299042013-04-10T13:20:03.693+01:002013-04-10T13:20:03.693+01:00You can see the San Pablo Convent which is now a p...You can see the San Pablo Convent which is now a parador on my photo number 9 - it is the large building in the foreground. In the main town square, Plaza Mayor, is the only remaining convent which is still used - Las Petras convent, but it is not possible to visit. It is a closed order and the nuns are never seen. Unfortunately we were unable to go into the cathedral - we tried to gain access but were barred. Our local guide made a telephone call to discover why, and discovered that the Bishop had decided not to open!!!<br />I am pleased that you enjoyed the post sufficiently to look further on the internet.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-59932110261929695272013-04-10T11:59:38.962+01:002013-04-10T11:59:38.962+01:00Towns that have retained so many different cultura...Towns that have retained so many different cultural influences from past centuries are fascinating. The Norman facade of the cathedral is interesting and the hanging balconies overlooking the gorge across to the bridge must have been quite an experience as is any<br />view high up. Your photos of the area are stunning. I would be wanting to explore the town, too, especially the churches and convents if they were open to the public. I see from further internet information one of the convents is now an hotel and that's where I would love to stay and soak in the historical and cultural atmosphere of the town! Linda Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10634839688042592781noreply@blogger.com