tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post9102024096903513511..comments2024-03-23T16:18:34.397+00:00Comments on Where Five Valleys Meet: Utstein Monastery, NorwayRosemaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-11982377274638689382017-02-16T01:17:01.264+00:002017-02-16T01:17:01.264+00:00It's all so beautiful. Norway is certainly at ...It's all so beautiful. Norway is certainly at the top of my list for places i would most love details with us. Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17712046924863763290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-45878856706343050482017-01-24T09:15:49.776+00:002017-01-24T09:15:49.776+00:00We used to love our visits to Norway - sadly no lo...We used to love our visits to Norway - sadly no longer now they have moved, but Paris is a good compensation.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-73547908349166218362017-01-23T20:19:21.105+00:002017-01-23T20:19:21.105+00:00I'm catching up! Would like to return and spe...I'm catching up! Would like to return and spend more time in lovely Norway.<br />Those sheep are delightful with their unusual tails!<br /><br />Mary -Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11915239653283205065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-86382405667783045182017-01-20T08:09:37.539+00:002017-01-20T08:09:37.539+00:00Thanks Teresa - glad that you enjoyed seeing and h...Thanks Teresa - glad that you enjoyed seeing and hearing about the monastery.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-61326247698355220502017-01-20T06:24:16.642+00:002017-01-20T06:24:16.642+00:00Thank you for sharing this interesting story! I fe...Thank you for sharing this interesting story! I feel your poor old camera did a great job.Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06299152873788609754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-43922998072530353162017-01-16T09:33:27.184+00:002017-01-16T09:33:27.184+00:00Dear Mariette - I was happy to revisit this Monast...Dear Mariette - I was happy to revisit this Monastery from a few years ago through my iPhotos. It was always lovely to visit Norway when my son lived there, and now he lives in Paris.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-72040861551550844592017-01-16T03:11:36.562+00:002017-01-16T03:11:36.562+00:00Dearest Rosemary,
Glad you did tidy up your iPhoto...Dearest Rosemary,<br />Glad you did tidy up your iPhoto and came across these.<br />What a very unique and utterly tranquil spot on the island.<br />Glad you did take those photos back than.<br />Quite interesting for having had your son living there at the time!<br />My latest blog post is not showing on the side line; have no inkling why...?!https://mariettesbacktobasics.blogspot.com/2017/01/after-40-years-somethings-gotta-give.html<br />So, I'm working like a robot for trying to get my total of 18 Fleur de Lys done. Four of the large one that needs 12, I've managed. One a day and that is 6.5 hours at high speed with NO errors. Which I have not yet had...<br />Sending you hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-18528334669153737302017-01-15T15:59:54.321+00:002017-01-15T15:59:54.321+00:00Thank you Amy - I used to love my trips to beautif...Thank you Amy - I used to love my trips to beautiful Norway so it was nice to be reminded of them.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-13605456059955685162017-01-15T15:40:28.970+00:002017-01-15T15:40:28.970+00:00What a beautiful place to visit! You must have re...What a beautiful place to visit! You must have really enjoyed it. I certainly did! Thank you for going back in time and sharing these photos with us!Amy at love made my homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111180584250029433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-26703773839980213032017-01-13T08:48:17.166+00:002017-01-13T08:48:17.166+00:00Thanks Titti for your kind comment - it is always ...Thanks Titti for your kind comment - it is always lovely to see you here♡Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-66463796445004354952017-01-13T08:09:29.337+00:002017-01-13T08:09:29.337+00:00What a beautiful place and the monastery is amazin...What a beautiful place and the monastery is amazing...always so nice visiting your blog Rosemary. Always so beautiful pictures too!<br />Have a happy weekend, take care.<br />TittiHWIT BLOGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06851355663006106726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-27944692802983170152017-01-12T18:48:46.619+00:002017-01-12T18:48:46.619+00:00Just rain down here Linda, hope that you are alrig...Just rain down here Linda, hope that you are alright - it looks awful in the north, and the prospect of a sea surge off Lincolnshire sounds frightening for those who live in that region.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-40532964202847166612017-01-12T18:47:17.040+00:002017-01-12T18:47:17.040+00:00The location of the monastery is lovely - it must ...The location of the monastery is lovely - it must have been very remote before ferries and the undersea tunnel.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-43751801335456907992017-01-12T13:07:14.897+00:002017-01-12T13:07:14.897+00:00Visits to Norway when your son and family lived th...Visits to Norway when your son and family lived there must have been an enjoyable experience. I'm glad you've shared the photos of the former monastery with us. It looks like a tranquil setting with scope for some peace and quiet during a visit. I was interested in its history and present use as well as seeing the interior architecture and style of decoration. I hope you are still staying cozy and warm. The strong winds have calmed down here after causing difficulties with many trees down yesterday, but I will not be surprised if snow comes our way soon. Linda Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10634839688042592781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-86595015823015431922017-01-12T08:10:13.139+00:002017-01-12T08:10:13.139+00:00Snow was predicted today but we don't have any...Snow was predicted today but we don't have any this far south - I would urge you to give Norway a visit, and the other Scandinavia countries too one day.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-26546617806619985032017-01-12T08:07:37.784+00:002017-01-12T08:07:37.784+00:00I was surprised to discover that the sheep came fr...I was surprised to discover that the sheep came from Wales BobRosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-68789939939676806692017-01-12T01:45:40.372+00:002017-01-12T01:45:40.372+00:00The photo of your coping stones with snow is a lov...The photo of your coping stones with snow is a lovely one, and if I didn't have to go to work, I'd stay by the fire like a cat, too. It's been cold here, and so windy. <br />The approach to the monastery sounds adventurous. Scandinavia is a place I'd love to visit one day - there's so much to see and learn in the world. Beautiful photos that give a sense of the isolation of the place nowadays. <br />Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-24266163166378950442017-01-12T00:53:12.202+00:002017-01-12T00:53:12.202+00:00I like the interior art work. A new breed of sheep...I like the interior art work. A new breed of sheep for me and it's surprising just how many different types there are around the world.blueskyscotlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09373718369702364265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-53522796004863712552017-01-11T20:12:25.920+00:002017-01-11T20:12:25.920+00:00I think you are very wise to copy that cat with th...I think you are very wise to copy that cat with the cream! The monastery is beautiful and it is in a wonderful location. I love those Nordic decorations, the land must have been well looked after to support so many. Sarah xDown by the seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06148800326418238027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-76126300769615643872017-01-11T19:43:13.575+00:002017-01-11T19:43:13.575+00:00I have been surprised just how much snow I have se...I have been surprised just how much snow I have seen on blogs in Turkey and Greece, no snow here, but it is predicted for the north of the country tomorrow.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-68008802321749955002017-01-11T19:42:17.643+00:002017-01-11T19:42:17.643+00:00I like the sheep too Wendy - they would go nicely ...I like the sheep too Wendy - they would go nicely with your cute sheep.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-44511636677536035832017-01-11T19:41:23.267+00:002017-01-11T19:41:23.267+00:00It has warmed up a bit today Margaret and the sun ...It has warmed up a bit today Margaret and the sun was out - colder weather is predicted though.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-56003979677469809622017-01-11T15:47:21.977+00:002017-01-11T15:47:21.977+00:00Magnificent photos of Norway's incredible natu...Magnificent photos of Norway's incredible nature and interesting lecture. In Milan we have minus 5° in the nights and around 0°during the days, quite unusual, and you really just want to stay inside with a nice cuppa :-)Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06592451071109351862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-60342971017924710812017-01-11T11:42:45.215+00:002017-01-11T11:42:45.215+00:00Lovely photos of such a peaceful looking place. Th...Lovely photos of such a peaceful looking place. The artwork is fascinating and I am struck by how different it is to the artwork seen in medieval churches and monasteries here (just over the North Sea). I love the sheep with the white tails and the badger faces!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02792703802542843791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-20140843640274029672017-01-11T10:23:59.584+00:002017-01-11T10:23:59.584+00:00I'm like you and know doubt many others prefer...I'm like you and know doubt many others preferring to stay indoors in such chilly weather.<br />It's a lovely building and good to know it's used these days, if for other purposes.<br />Keep warm Rosemary....Margaret Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074619859060647600noreply@blogger.com