tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3688762321298402559.post3349434651918314677..comments2023-04-23T22:36:26.488+02:00Comments on My Life in the Charente 2: Exploring PonsDianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3688762321298402559.post-1144737791025582582017-07-04T19:05:11.341+02:002017-07-04T19:05:11.341+02:00I wish I could see it myself one day! I am not sur...I wish I could see it myself one day! I am not sure if I would be a good pilgrime but it is surely worth visiting!Olahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06974463440732558398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3688762321298402559.post-52767750156934584652017-06-30T15:05:18.156+02:002017-06-30T15:05:18.156+02:00Thanks Pam, that probably explains it all. So lon...Thanks Pam, that probably explains it all. So long as you are not put off reading my blog :-)) You have a great weekend as well. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3688762321298402559.post-20345339216820601322017-06-28T03:57:09.607+02:002017-06-28T03:57:09.607+02:00Hi Diane! I get it and realize now it's all w...Hi Diane! I get it and realize now it's all with the computer, or more likely the browser. I have a laptop---MacBook Pro and it's either this size (which is probably large for you and others) or very large, but on the Mac in our "computer room," my blog is humongous. And our older son says it is large on his computer. So it's apparently all about the computer used and the whether it's Firefox, Google or whatever browser. . By the way, I'm 72, and wear glasses, so I will enlarge the print, or else wear my contacts. 😉And have a great rest of the week!Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02158336083462589188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3688762321298402559.post-82222539574316133372017-06-27T10:06:56.768+02:002017-06-27T10:06:56.768+02:00Hi Hilary, we loved the town, so much history in e...Hi Hilary, we loved the town, so much history in every corner and a beautiful place to walk around literally smelling the roses. There were rose gardens everywhere and the perfume was strong, stunning. Take care DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3688762321298402559.post-38414689751782866912017-06-24T09:15:19.454+02:002017-06-24T09:15:19.454+02:00Hi Diane - lots to go back and see inside of ... w...Hi Diane - lots to go back and see inside of ... what an amazing place - and if it's now slightly off the beaten track then a place to visit! Loved the descriptions and what a town ... fantastic buildings, cemetery, arches, church, etc etc ... wonderful - thank you ... cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3688762321298402559.post-92073803389894352342017-06-12T18:19:33.667+02:002017-06-12T18:19:33.667+02:00I have to agree with you there, I also prefer old ...I have to agree with you there, I also prefer old (proper) art to modern art! The old buildings were really built to last forever not like things built today. They withstand most thing other than war and that has caused a few ruins world wide!!! Hope you are well have a great week DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3688762321298402559.post-7594602692019806272017-06-11T19:12:14.835+02:002017-06-11T19:12:14.835+02:00Pons is a lovely town Diane.. you do explore the m...Pons is a lovely town Diane.. you do explore the most wonderful places. Gosh they really knew how to build to last back then! I must say I prefer ancient graffiti to the more modern variety 😊PerthDailyPhotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14077053209100022305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3688762321298402559.post-39271042862394144642017-06-11T10:01:28.337+02:002017-06-11T10:01:28.337+02:00Some of the stained glass windows are amazing but ...Some of the stained glass windows are amazing but I struggle to always get the setting right on the camera! The back light always throws me. Take care DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3688762321298402559.post-32834103619601118042017-06-11T10:00:25.169+02:002017-06-11T10:00:25.169+02:00We also wondered about the turret but guess we wil...We also wondered about the turret but guess we will never know! Glad that you enjoy your virtual tours and it is good to know that I still have followers from way back when I started my first blog. Cheers DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3688762321298402559.post-74865820044129041282017-06-11T09:57:32.263+02:002017-06-11T09:57:32.263+02:00Ha ha probably less rather than more. Even our 20...Ha ha probably less rather than more. Even our 200+ year old house does not have a straight wall. Cheers DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3688762321298402559.post-60064548446442033782017-06-11T09:56:28.839+02:002017-06-11T09:56:28.839+02:00Thanks Pam. glad that there is always something of...Thanks Pam. glad that there is always something of interest. Take care DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3688762321298402559.post-59694974834831805842017-06-09T12:38:27.476+02:002017-06-09T12:38:27.476+02:00Those stained glass windows are always the one ...Those stained glass windows are always the one that catches my eyes when I get into churches, they are gorgeous!<br /><br />Have a great weekend Diane.<br /><br />RoseChubskulit Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001712096042262296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3688762321298402559.post-54929395038897467242017-06-07T02:53:45.105+02:002017-06-07T02:53:45.105+02:00This is a great post, Diane! It's amazing wit...This is a great post, Diane! It's amazing with the front of the first church and too bad the rest of the building didn't follow suit. The chateau must've been magnificent, with the great view to watch over all. I love that you captured the little turret and wonder what that was all about. And oil in France, who knew? Love the stain glass. Always enjoy your tours, you are very good at it! Cheers!Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02158336083462589188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3688762321298402559.post-81563055345639581082017-06-06T14:13:00.469+02:002017-06-06T14:13:00.469+02:00Great series of pictures - I'm always amazed a...Great series of pictures - I'm always amazed at how these old structures still manage to be (more or less) upright!<br /><br />Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne Stewart Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04622420206244603688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3688762321298402559.post-33530968357043227052017-06-05T18:18:57.813+02:002017-06-05T18:18:57.813+02:00I always enjoy learning from your posts. I had nev...I always enjoy learning from your posts. I had never heard about a donjon before.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05776870904791768530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3688762321298402559.post-48290140330607843042017-06-04T21:32:08.815+02:002017-06-04T21:32:08.815+02:00You are so right Sally, buildings that are put up ...You are so right Sally, buildings that are put up nowadays will never survive what these old building have done. Too easy now with machinery and all done in a rush. The hands on is so much better and the skill is way ahead of today's people. Hope you are well DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3688762321298402559.post-49827909137449677472017-06-04T21:28:51.655+02:002017-06-04T21:28:51.655+02:00Karen every town we visit, and Nigel does research...Karen every town we visit, and Nigel does research on, we also learn something, it never ends. Pons is a beautiful town. Hope that all is well DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3688762321298402559.post-59028492949855996022017-06-04T21:26:19.827+02:002017-06-04T21:26:19.827+02:00We always seem to visit at the wrong time. The Fr...We always seem to visit at the wrong time. The French 2 hours lunch time always throws us :-)<br />These churches are probably safer to walk in the newly built buildings. Far better built. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3688762321298402559.post-65312302342297787682017-06-04T21:23:49.436+02:002017-06-04T21:23:49.436+02:00It is not difficult in France to find beautiful pl...It is not difficult in France to find beautiful places to visit with much history. Thanks for the comment and keep well Gloria. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3688762321298402559.post-80189152637764126652017-06-04T21:22:49.012+02:002017-06-04T21:22:49.012+02:00It is quite a spectacular arrival to the town seei...It is quite a spectacular arrival to the town seeing the pilgrims on their walk across the centre island. It is a pretty town, and as ever in France, steeped in history. Hope all is well DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3688762321298402559.post-58782475765350569732017-06-04T19:44:18.805+02:002017-06-04T19:44:18.805+02:00So many wonderful photo's, Diane! Yes, back i...So many wonderful photo's, Diane! Yes, back in those far away days, structures were built with so much more care and more difficult. I've noticed things in our city that seem to have been thrown up without much care.<br /><br />Thank you for this, tour.<br /><br />xoxoSallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02865722713732049339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3688762321298402559.post-28002312123324458992017-06-04T15:41:36.202+02:002017-06-04T15:41:36.202+02:00I always love your little adventures and the histo...I always love your little adventures and the histories of the towns. Pons seems to have survived and rebuilt several times but it is a shame that unemployment is so high now. I too never knew there was oil in France…I always come away learning something new when I visit. Karen (Back Road Journal)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09827391683226863495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3688762321298402559.post-72036724323096138802017-06-03T05:46:55.564+02:002017-06-03T05:46:55.564+02:00I'm afraid the roof would fall in on my head i...I'm afraid the roof would fall in on my head in the churches. But seriously, you need to eat lunch later. Gaelynhttp://geogypsytraveler.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3688762321298402559.post-57654639926108998292017-06-03T05:43:10.459+02:002017-06-03T05:43:10.459+02:00Diane what beautiful are always ypurs pictures and...Diane what beautiful are always ypurs pictures and love all the sites you visit !<br />Thanks by sharing! Have a great weekend!Gloria Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03055543111865966546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3688762321298402559.post-18583554125840622312017-06-02T22:57:09.319+02:002017-06-02T22:57:09.319+02:00I love the statues of the pilgrims in the median! ...I love the statues of the pilgrims in the median! This looks like such a pretty little town. It's always sad when unemployment becomes rampant in pretty areas like that.Marjiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14950085029835332900noreply@blogger.com