Doors of Albufeira
Viewing comments for Chapter 3 "The Door of Stones"A journal of 12 weeks in the coastal town
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Comment from tempeste
Ciao!
I'm going to give this chapter a sixer because you illustrate a craftsmanship I imagine unknown in America cause I can sense your amazement and admiration reading your account.
In Italy also many street in the historic parts of towns, cities have the same blocks which are quickly laid in place by 2/3 men and then a machine pounds them down .. sometimes two different colours are used to create a mosaic effect.
About 15 years our council replace the old uneven pebbled narrow streets with this lovely style called pavée here in Italy
They can be place straight or in a fan shape or two colours can be used like in your pic ..
one thing is different though .. I have never seen the pointed shape ones here , they are all blocks with 4 edges.
The workmen are crouched down with a tiny hammer and the blocks are positioned quickly ... it took months to do our streets in the historical center.
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2023
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Ciao!
I'm going to give this chapter a sixer because you illustrate a craftsmanship I imagine unknown in America cause I can sense your amazement and admiration reading your account.
In Italy also many street in the historic parts of towns, cities have the same blocks which are quickly laid in place by 2/3 men and then a machine pounds them down .. sometimes two different colours are used to create a mosaic effect.
About 15 years our council replace the old uneven pebbled narrow streets with this lovely style called pavée here in Italy
They can be place straight or in a fan shape or two colours can be used like in your pic ..
one thing is different though .. I have never seen the pointed shape ones here , they are all blocks with 4 edges.
The workmen are crouched down with a tiny hammer and the blocks are positioned quickly ... it took months to do our streets in the historical center.
Comment Written 22-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2023
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The stone work in Europe continues to amaze me. The time it takes and the individual handling of pieces requires such patience. The 6 stars is very generous. Thank you.
Comment from jmdg1954
I'm sort of a "math geek" especially in things like you referred. Your calculations are 100% correct, 285,120 and 11,880 respectively.
That aside, a great post, very interesting and insane how those masons were so meticulous in their craft. Incredible to see as well I'm sure.
Thank you for sharing.
John
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2023
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I'm sort of a "math geek" especially in things like you referred. Your calculations are 100% correct, 285,120 and 11,880 respectively.
That aside, a great post, very interesting and insane how those masons were so meticulous in their craft. Incredible to see as well I'm sure.
Thank you for sharing.
John
Comment Written 22-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2023
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I can just see you doing the calculations. That?s funny. Thanks for reading the post and the review.
Comment from pome lover
Fascinating! And from a first hand admirer. Thank you for the information and picture. I can't imagine having the patience to do something so tedious and repetitive, but it must be a passion for the stone worker - and a good thing that it is.
What have you made with stone, if you don't mind my asking?
Katharine
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2023
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Fascinating! And from a first hand admirer. Thank you for the information and picture. I can't imagine having the patience to do something so tedious and repetitive, but it must be a passion for the stone worker - and a good thing that it is.
What have you made with stone, if you don't mind my asking?
Katharine
Comment Written 22-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2023
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Thank you for reading and the review. I have created internal walls, external walkways and a patio gathering place. I enjoy working with stone. I have also done a fair amount of tiling.
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I bet they are all lovely! and most rewarding.
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Yes they are. Thanks much
Comment from dellsworthpoet
It is always interesting to find the old ways where the process is as important as the result. Where beauty wins out over mere functionality.
The piece reads well. The pace is good. The images are clear. The narrative stays on point.
Thanks for a good read.
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2023
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It is always interesting to find the old ways where the process is as important as the result. Where beauty wins out over mere functionality.
The piece reads well. The pace is good. The images are clear. The narrative stays on point.
Thanks for a good read.
Comment Written 22-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2023
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I appreciate the feedback Flow is very important in these types of stories so accomplishing that makes me feel good. Thanks.
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You are welcome.
