tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post5284682536809264417..comments2024-03-17T13:13:51.825-04:00Comments on My Life in Retirement: D is for the Detinets, Novgorod, RussiaDenisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15045554938847356871noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-37998663676318540272015-04-06T02:38:06.505-04:002015-04-06T02:38:06.505-04:00Nothing like forts and fortresses to whisper secre...Nothing like forts and fortresses to whisper secrets of history. They look so calm in the modern era, but back then they must have been hotbeds of intrigue and conflict.Cynthia Rodrigues Manchekarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00582482381203565646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-10905761637082654352015-04-05T08:59:53.364-04:002015-04-05T08:59:53.364-04:00Thanks for stopping by. Beautiful photos on your ...Thanks for stopping by. Beautiful photos on your page too!!Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15045554938847356871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-62816906306258505402015-04-05T08:09:02.228-04:002015-04-05T08:09:02.228-04:00wow the place looks so regal ... beautiful archite...wow the place looks so regal ... beautiful architecture<br /><br /><a href="http://shutterbug-rajlakshmi.blogspot.com.au" rel="nofollow">Wanderlust Postcards</a>Rajlakshmihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05947753574286557864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-37334761485436945132015-04-04T22:03:52.278-04:002015-04-04T22:03:52.278-04:00Glad you like the pictures. I'll check out yo...Glad you like the pictures. I'll check out your blog. I'm always looking for new blogs to follow.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15045554938847356871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-60912129205659829842015-04-04T22:02:53.730-04:002015-04-04T22:02:53.730-04:00Fortunately, two surgeries, months of being laid u...Fortunately, two surgeries, months of being laid up and then physical therapy and the leg is better than new, lol. I do not recommend it though.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15045554938847356871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-46818351835054023842015-04-04T21:43:43.441-04:002015-04-04T21:43:43.441-04:00Such beautiful pictures I love seeing photos of ot...Such beautiful pictures I love seeing photos of other countries. Thanks so much for sharing. I am now following you. Very nice to meet you and I hope you can find time to stop by me and follow me also under my Linky Followers in my side bar. THANKS.XmasDollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12522593766351118819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-84986720535797255212015-04-04T21:17:32.368-04:002015-04-04T21:17:32.368-04:00I love that door! It must have taken ages to make....I love that door! It must have taken ages to make. The fortress looks pretty intimidating, too. <br /><br />(In reply to your comment above: OUCH! I'm sorry about your leg. :( )<br /><br /><a href="http://alex-hurst.com" rel="nofollow"><b>Alex Hurst</b><i>, A Fantasy Author in Kyoto</i></a><br />A-Z Blogging in April ParticipantAlex Hursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05556334141936498897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-64829516608320556442015-04-04T19:09:12.960-04:002015-04-04T19:09:12.960-04:00No. My planned trip to China got cancelled when I...No. My planned trip to China got cancelled when I shattered my leg a few years ago. I never rescheduled. One of my sons who has traveled there for work keeps telling me to go.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15045554938847356871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-42184834584590134952015-04-04T17:00:47.168-04:002015-04-04T17:00:47.168-04:00Gorgeous pics!
Have you toured China yet? I wou...Gorgeous pics! <br /><br />Have you toured China yet? I would love to read some of your experiences with Chinese cuisine if you have. <br /><br />Mee (<a href="http://www.thechinesequest.com" rel="nofollow">The Chinese Quest</a>) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04112888976950381903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-4033956530066366682015-04-04T15:40:14.176-04:002015-04-04T15:40:14.176-04:00Thanks for stopping by. There was so much to see ...Thanks for stopping by. There was so much to see in Russia that I never was aware of before.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15045554938847356871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-3620637152310809912015-04-04T14:54:27.429-04:002015-04-04T14:54:27.429-04:00I've never seen photos of this "castle.&q...I've never seen photos of this "castle." Thanks for sharing, and for dropping by my blog. I love your adding the Tolkien films to these posts! Lisa, co-host AtoZ 2015, @ http://www.lisabuiecollard.comLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06658507579160418855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-63621099825111708312015-04-04T13:59:05.937-04:002015-04-04T13:59:05.937-04:00Lamb goes in the oven at 4:30 - everything else is...Lamb goes in the oven at 4:30 - everything else is done now.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-20022745644393522732015-04-04T13:41:57.954-04:002015-04-04T13:41:57.954-04:00Well, I came across the word when I was putting my...Well, I came across the word when I was putting my posts together. Don't think it ever came up when I was in Russia. My cooking for today is done. I finished the cake. Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15045554938847356871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-74875005460693582102015-04-04T13:40:29.321-04:002015-04-04T13:40:29.321-04:00I don't think they told us what the door scene...I don't think they told us what the door scenes meant. Many doors tell the story of creation and Christ, so maybe so. I love the Tolkien books. Wish I had found them when I was younger. I was thinking that in the 60's, when I was in HS, they would not have been considered classics.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15045554938847356871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-59490187728609236702015-04-04T13:28:28.179-04:002015-04-04T13:28:28.179-04:00Never heard of Detinets before. Quite a fortress. ...Never heard of Detinets before. Quite a fortress. Except for the first one haven't been watching the video clips. Will come back and do so later. Cooking day today.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-31481439156148899442015-04-04T10:53:30.723-04:002015-04-04T10:53:30.723-04:00These are such great pictures and that door is mag...These are such great pictures and that door is magnificent. I noticed Capricorn (archer) on the bottom right. I am trying to figure out the story told-is it the Story of Christ? This fort looks so solid. I meant to say I have been watching all the clips of the LOTR and loving every minute. I still have to read this great story but I did see the films. I know allot was taken out but I also heard Peter Jackson still did a great job which I think he did. It seemed to go really well with this Russian postBirgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-87929438078551040672015-04-04T09:08:04.600-04:002015-04-04T09:08:04.600-04:00In the first movie of the trilogy I was like '...In the first movie of the trilogy I was like 'OMG they left out______'. Then I just gave up and focused on what they did do. Never realized they left out the Dunedain.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15045554938847356871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-89672112108573031782015-04-04T09:04:23.767-04:002015-04-04T09:04:23.767-04:00Those are beautiful pictures of Russia. I would lo...Those are beautiful pictures of Russia. I would love to see it someday. One thing I didn't like about the movies was that they didn't have the Dunedain riding to help Aragon in the final battle.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-58687185030034276222015-04-04T09:03:44.880-04:002015-04-04T09:03:44.880-04:00A to Z is always more fun than challenge. Thanks ...A to Z is always more fun than challenge. Thanks for stopping by.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15045554938847356871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-83495527533471602582015-04-04T08:51:25.685-04:002015-04-04T08:51:25.685-04:00What a beautiful gate! And the carved door is brea...What a beautiful gate! And the carved door is breath-taking! Nice post. <br />Hope you're having fun with the A-Z...<br />Michele at <a href="http://angelsbark.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow">Angels Bark</a>Michele at Angels Bark https://www.blogger.com/profile/15891713963440451090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-12055776867809078892015-04-04T07:17:40.702-04:002015-04-04T07:17:40.702-04:00Thanks for stopping by. Who knew there was more t...Thanks for stopping by. Who knew there was more than one Kremlin.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15045554938847356871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-37777541128055682602015-04-04T03:27:50.897-04:002015-04-04T03:27:50.897-04:00That's awe inspiring - I love forts. The door...That's awe inspiring - I love forts. The doors of the cathedral are so intricate! Beautiful entry for D, <br /><br />Cheers,<br />Nilanjana.<br /> <a href="http://nilabose.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Madly-in-Verse</a> Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.com