I always flash through the pictures for hints first. Twice saw "not for the claustrophobic". I am, so I won't. Thanks for the warning. First tale of nightmare and one of injured animal, set me up. Thanks for the warning on this one. I'm hoping for rain after weeks of none. Farmers are picking up soy beans, and the corn is ready, so they'd like a couple more dry. Fog this morning so both of us are hopeful.
Sharron, I'm finding your visit and observations of Sardinia very interesting. The history of this island is long and complicated. Conquerors, both successful and attempted led to many influences by powers and cultures countless times, a short list includes the Romans, Phoenicians and Carthaginians, Moors, Greeks and even the French. An island that has seen more than it's share of change and upheaval down through the centuries. Really enjoying this. - Jim
Exactly so. A crossroads much like Malta and Cyprus. Thanks for reading this Jim. It's only a few impressions, but a lot of wonderful comprehensive reading is available on line.
Such an interesting travelogue…… and profound advice “As a visitor, I can observe and describe what I see, but I cannot – dare not, make presumptions or judge what I do not understand. How could I?” That is good advice for so many situations….
Isn't THAT the truth. It is like "Keep your mouth shut and you might learn something." Thanks, as always, for reading these little travel impressions, Wade.
It's fascinating to see how people live in the "real" world, away from the resorts and tourist attractions. Your travels have allowed you to get closer to the everyday experience of the people than the average tourist ever experiences and that's what makes your observations so unique.
And this is a great philosophy:
"but I cannot – dare not, make presumptions or judge what I do not understand. How could I?"
I never pretend to know or give the whole picture of places - I simply don't have it. Just the small sights, sounds, tastes, impressions stick in my memory and, I hope they provide a little travel inspiration for others. Thank you Jim, for reading and commenting. I appreciate you so much.
This is the inspiration for your Dream story, isn't it. I can certainly see why. Even though it seemed to be dry, it was creepy. I envisioned getting lost in that labyrinth and the bus leaving me behind. It took me hours to find my way out. Your addition of dripping, oozing damp makes it even scalier and nastier.
Me too. I don't know if it's age or what, but little things from the past actually attain nightmare levels that wake me up and keep on running in my brain afterward. I either have to go into another room or out into the garden to get away from it. It's weird. It's like my bedroom is a nightmare chamber. No other room in the house fosters this sort of thing.
Sue, for heaven's sake. I am thinking you and I are twins separated at birth. So many parallels in our lives. I too, go out the front door at 3 a.m. and stand on the porch in the harbor-scented air, listen to the sea lions, look at the sky and then go back to bed and hope the demons are gone...
The video was fantastic. I would have never imagined those structures to be so intricate with all of those corridors and passageways. How did they mount those boulders on top of each other? Not to judge what you don't understand is a good practice in all of life. How often do we ever have a complete understanding of anything? You are making me into a seasoned traveler of Italy, one sentence at a time. Thank you!
I love all your writing, Sharron, but I have a soft spot in particular for your travel pieces. Great line: "Buildings seem scattered, set up in any free space, facing any direction, like dice rolled out of a cup."
And wow, super video - what an extraordinary place! The cross-section of those corridors is such a tall triangle - absolutely fascinating.
I always flash through the pictures for hints first. Twice saw "not for the claustrophobic". I am, so I won't. Thanks for the warning. First tale of nightmare and one of injured animal, set me up. Thanks for the warning on this one. I'm hoping for rain after weeks of none. Farmers are picking up soy beans, and the corn is ready, so they'd like a couple more dry. Fog this morning so both of us are hopeful.
We , too, are getting promises of rains, but so far nothing.... it is time to get these fires out.
Sharron, I'm finding your visit and observations of Sardinia very interesting. The history of this island is long and complicated. Conquerors, both successful and attempted led to many influences by powers and cultures countless times, a short list includes the Romans, Phoenicians and Carthaginians, Moors, Greeks and even the French. An island that has seen more than it's share of change and upheaval down through the centuries. Really enjoying this. - Jim
Exactly so. A crossroads much like Malta and Cyprus. Thanks for reading this Jim. It's only a few impressions, but a lot of wonderful comprehensive reading is available on line.
Such an interesting travelogue…… and profound advice “As a visitor, I can observe and describe what I see, but I cannot – dare not, make presumptions or judge what I do not understand. How could I?” That is good advice for so many situations….
Isn't THAT the truth. It is like "Keep your mouth shut and you might learn something." Thanks, as always, for reading these little travel impressions, Wade.
It's fascinating to see how people live in the "real" world, away from the resorts and tourist attractions. Your travels have allowed you to get closer to the everyday experience of the people than the average tourist ever experiences and that's what makes your observations so unique.
And this is a great philosophy:
"but I cannot – dare not, make presumptions or judge what I do not understand. How could I?"
I never pretend to know or give the whole picture of places - I simply don't have it. Just the small sights, sounds, tastes, impressions stick in my memory and, I hope they provide a little travel inspiration for others. Thank you Jim, for reading and commenting. I appreciate you so much.
This is the inspiration for your Dream story, isn't it. I can certainly see why. Even though it seemed to be dry, it was creepy. I envisioned getting lost in that labyrinth and the bus leaving me behind. It took me hours to find my way out. Your addition of dripping, oozing damp makes it even scalier and nastier.
This definitely was a spooky exploration. And it did give me bad dreams. I am plagued with recurring nightmares... no explanation for it.
Me too. I don't know if it's age or what, but little things from the past actually attain nightmare levels that wake me up and keep on running in my brain afterward. I either have to go into another room or out into the garden to get away from it. It's weird. It's like my bedroom is a nightmare chamber. No other room in the house fosters this sort of thing.
Sue, for heaven's sake. I am thinking you and I are twins separated at birth. So many parallels in our lives. I too, go out the front door at 3 a.m. and stand on the porch in the harbor-scented air, listen to the sea lions, look at the sky and then go back to bed and hope the demons are gone...
Mysterious and intriguing. Wonderfully open and nonjudgmental. Thanks
So glad you read it, Jill. And thank you for reading and subscribing to Tom Cornfoot’s Stories From Nowhere! I am thrilled.
The video was fantastic. I would have never imagined those structures to be so intricate with all of those corridors and passageways. How did they mount those boulders on top of each other? Not to judge what you don't understand is a good practice in all of life. How often do we ever have a complete understanding of anything? You are making me into a seasoned traveler of Italy, one sentence at a time. Thank you!
Ha ha ha! Thank you, KC. Benvenuto! Two more to go on Sardinia. I was so intrigued by the history and the landscape.
I love all your writing, Sharron, but I have a soft spot in particular for your travel pieces. Great line: "Buildings seem scattered, set up in any free space, facing any direction, like dice rolled out of a cup."
And wow, super video - what an extraordinary place! The cross-section of those corridors is such a tall triangle - absolutely fascinating.