tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264413312316404904.post8171664853765578890..comments2023-11-21T00:44:57.716-06:00Comments on Making the Write Connections: Orient and Occident: Obelisks and Oddities A to Z Blogging ChallengeJarm Del Bocciohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16734893974122730211noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264413312316404904.post-66060925580256382182012-04-18T19:25:38.876-05:002012-04-18T19:25:38.876-05:00That one seems to be a favorite, Julie...would nev...That one seems to be a favorite, Julie...would never have guessed!Jarm Del Bocciohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16734893974122730211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264413312316404904.post-54969308245558978582012-04-18T19:22:04.827-05:002012-04-18T19:22:04.827-05:00Yes, we got a kick out of it too, Pam! And thanks...Yes, we got a kick out of it too, Pam! And thanks for your gift!Jarm Del Bocciohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16734893974122730211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264413312316404904.post-20604567807883330552012-04-18T18:26:34.969-05:002012-04-18T18:26:34.969-05:00I don't know which one is the most unusual but...I don't know which one is the most unusual but my favorite is the Palm Reader in Corinth.Julie Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04477115458570906449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264413312316404904.post-33973279783143259362012-04-18T12:05:58.370-05:002012-04-18T12:05:58.370-05:00This is quite a collection of oddities, Jarm! When...This is quite a collection of oddities, Jarm! When my husband and I were in London we traveled by Tube and I always got a chuckle out of the recorded voice as the doors opened, "Mind the gap."<br />P.S. Jarm, you will be receiving one of my friend Cynthia's handmade magnets as part of my Sunday Giveaways during the A to Z. Just email your snail mail address to me at writepam71@gmail.com.<br />Blessings!Pam Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08430692684579547400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264413312316404904.post-55146866904701305192012-04-17T20:52:12.616-05:002012-04-17T20:52:12.616-05:00I think I would be afraid to know the future unles...I think I would be afraid to know the future unless it was supposed to be revealed. I'm glad God has it all under control, so I'll leave it up to Him. The invisible man was fascinating...I wanted to go up and touch him. He was a street performer who accepted tips for checking him out! Thanks for stopping by, M...Jarm Del Bocciohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16734893974122730211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264413312316404904.post-72014766702648294242012-04-17T20:49:08.589-05:002012-04-17T20:49:08.589-05:00I just couldn't believe it when I saw them, Ma...I just couldn't believe it when I saw them, Margo, so I had to snap a photo! Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment...Jarm Del Bocciohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16734893974122730211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264413312316404904.post-45406734105850044742012-04-17T20:44:22.846-05:002012-04-17T20:44:22.846-05:00I am glad you enjoyed them all, Sara...each is uni...I am glad you enjoyed them all, Sara...each is unique in its own way. It is a great way to travel without having to leave home! Thanks for stopping...Jarm Del Bocciohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16734893974122730211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264413312316404904.post-6572831939864610222012-04-17T20:42:46.802-05:002012-04-17T20:42:46.802-05:00You are welcome, Pat! My Wordpress blog is set up...You are welcome, Pat! My Wordpress blog is set up in case of an emergency, but I use my blogger account exclusively at this point. God's blessings on you, too....Jarm Del Bocciohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16734893974122730211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264413312316404904.post-9817714198297837562012-04-17T17:28:54.944-05:002012-04-17T17:28:54.944-05:00I really like the palm reader. I would love to try...I really like the palm reader. I would love to try that. The invisible man in Rome is neat, too. They're all beautiful photos.M Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264413312316404904.post-25784762940132998002012-04-17T16:25:15.911-05:002012-04-17T16:25:15.911-05:00I'm intrigued by those "dominos" in ...I'm intrigued by those "dominos" in Pompeii. I love all things ancient Roman! I'm a visiting A-z blogger.Margo Berendsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03476308235642890474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264413312316404904.post-36726953024373675432012-04-17T16:21:44.758-05:002012-04-17T16:21:44.758-05:00All of the above! Wonderful pictures. Thanks for t...All of the above! Wonderful pictures. Thanks for the armchair tour.Sara Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17347650970912643036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264413312316404904.post-50571740709788107562012-04-17T15:42:08.271-05:002012-04-17T15:42:08.271-05:00Quite an engaging post! What a great trip. Saw you...Quite an engaging post! What a great trip. Saw you visited my "just sayin'" blog. Thanks for the thumbs up on my new<br />theme. I think your new wordpress theme is lovely and appropriate for your title. Come back soon. God bless you.Pat Carroll Marcantelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15403072811275850047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264413312316404904.post-27984930001576151062012-04-17T15:19:56.370-05:002012-04-17T15:19:56.370-05:00You are absolutely right, Nicole...it's never ...You are absolutely right, Nicole...it's never too late to travel! I love the crossbow window, too, and wish I could have watched the battle from the inside. Thanks for your comment...Jarm Del Bocciohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16734893974122730211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264413312316404904.post-50929302489099415472012-04-17T15:07:11.845-05:002012-04-17T15:07:11.845-05:00Those are good observations, Elizabeth...yes, I...Those are good observations, Elizabeth...yes, I'm sure people were thinner back then.. Of course, they walked everywhere, and ate fresh veggies and fruit!Jarm Del Bocciohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16734893974122730211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264413312316404904.post-88402992561960706122012-04-17T15:05:26.612-05:002012-04-17T15:05:26.612-05:00Oh my, I love this!! My dream is to travel. I keep...Oh my, I love this!! My dream is to travel. I keep telling myself it's never too late. I'm curious how old the "new" construction is on the last photo. Also loved the crossbow window!!Nicole McLaughlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13467516937078644466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264413312316404904.post-13844693018833269882012-04-17T12:24:58.824-05:002012-04-17T12:24:58.824-05:00Not unusual but comment worthy - the Ancient toile...Not unusual but comment worthy - the Ancient toilets in Ephesus. A couple of novel ideas popped into my mind, including how public the toilets were, and how little space between one another. How much closer we were to an Adam and Eve society in lieu of clothing, and how much narrower our bodies must have been. How much less we had to worry about aesthetically. Intriguing.ETownshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06337611390091671496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264413312316404904.post-54909068120145006492012-04-17T11:21:31.202-05:002012-04-17T11:21:31.202-05:00He actually does, Matthew...probably because he re...He actually does, Matthew...probably because he realizes only God can truly foretell the future. And He is wise not to let us know all that is in store for us...good or bad!Jarm Del Bocciohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16734893974122730211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264413312316404904.post-41368245190824834012012-04-17T11:19:26.432-05:002012-04-17T11:19:26.432-05:00you are right, Lindi...he does look surprised! I ...you are right, Lindi...he does look surprised! I don't intend to promote fortunetelling, but the statue was odd looking...Thanks for stopping by.Jarm Del Bocciohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16734893974122730211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264413312316404904.post-38859520571093026032012-04-17T10:45:35.603-05:002012-04-17T10:45:35.603-05:00That stone face with the open mouth is kind of cre...That stone face with the open mouth is kind of creepy. But also awesome.Matthew MacNishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03264738483763244969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264413312316404904.post-83830496955288800212012-04-17T06:06:04.531-05:002012-04-17T06:06:04.531-05:00I'm in amazement at your travels. I would love...I'm in amazement at your travels. I would love to visit these places. I think the Palm Reader is very interesting because his expression is already one of surprise--like HE can't believe what he's about to say. :)<br /><br />Thanks for sharing the photos.Lindihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06109206610786414955noreply@blogger.com