Thank you, Rosalba for the utterly lovely tour of Los Nevados. You are a good ambassador for the wonders of Venezuela and the kindness of its people. You made us feel we were with you in the little posada with its simplicity and stunning views, not to mention fresh and delicious food. The town, the church, the people, the radio station manned by just one person whose passion for communication benefits the mountain people and alleviates any isolation is a testament of the greatness of the human spirit. The curuma fruit looks amazing and must be full of needed vitamin C, if is is a botanical cousin to the passion fruit. Your care for the donkey, the horses and the little fluffy dog in the town's posada speaks to your warm heart. What a treat to be able to see all that, which is never shown on commercial TV. You are preserving a way of life and its people for history. Blessings to all the peoples of Los Nevados and to you and your family. 🤗🤗😘😘🐎
Thank you so much for your kind and heart-warming words Rosy! It was truly a pleasure to share the wonders of Los Nevados with you! Your appreciation for the beauty of Venezuela and the warmth of its people brings a smile to my face. I'm thrilled that you felt connected to the little posada and its breath-taking views. I'm so happy that I could offer you a glimpse of the authentic beauty of this beautiful place beyond what is typically portrayed on commercial TV. :o) I felt moved by the idea that I could be contributing to the preservation of the essence of our people and our history. That's so sweet, thank you 🤗 I hadn't thought of this despite the fact that this is something that I hold dear to my heart. I see your point though... Anything can be possible through a TH-cam Channel, right? 🤩 I also send you and your family abundant blessings. See you soon .🤗🤗🤗💖💖💕
@@rosalbasden5573 Thank you for your kind message full of warmth and intelligence, Rosalba. You are indeed a fantastic ambassador of the peoples of Venezuela and its many wonders. You are right that through the wonderful medium of TH-cam, great things are possible! Take care and until soon. 🤗🤗😘😘
It cannot be expressed! really inspiring los paisajes de la naturaleza! beautiful mountains of the Venezuelan Andes. Thanks Rosalba for showing us the marvels that nature offers us, I am impressed by the friendliness and cordiality of its inhabitants. I am fascinated by the typical costume!! Do you have a special name?😊💖💫
Eleicy, I'm glad to hear that you find the landscapes of the Venezuelan Andes inspiring! Nature has a unique way of leaving us in awe with its beauty. 😊 As for the typical costume in the Venezuelan Andes, it's often referred to as "ruanas" in Spanish. Specific regions within the Andes might have their own distinctive traditional attire-each with its own unique designs and colours that represent their cultural heritage. Thank you for your lovely comment. 🥰🤗
Interesting opening with folks tending a plot of land outside their home and someone seemingly fishing in a river. I'll bet there's a lot of wonderful fishing to be done for family meals in those rivers and mountain streams. The artwork on the crosses in the cemetery is beautiful and looks more delicate than it must be to survive the mountain seasons. Do you have relatives buried there? I note you have a puffer vest on, so it must be a bit chilly. Here we see another church painted blue & white. Is this common in commemoration of the Blessed Mother, since they are her colors? The posada looks comfy and lovely and your lunch looks hearty for an upcoming trip on horseback. Must the innkeepers travel far to get supplies or is most food, etc., available locally? Is your sister operating the camera? If she was your luncheon companion, she does look a lot like you. With horses/burros/mules having such gangly legs under large bodies, it is good to know there are breeds that are sure-footed for this type of work, carrying riders or goods over mountainous terrain. There are thick sticks/branches of maybe 4 feet in height standing around and often in rows. Are they hitching posts for horses and mules? Life looks like it goes on here somewhat unaffected by the current government in power. Is that the case? If they grow their own produce and grain and raise their own livestock and have fresh, flowing water and the radio station to communicate, it may be so. Wow, that's quite a supply of stacked wood outside that building you're passing. Do they have an itinerant priest who visits the mountain villages on a regular circuit, so they are not without the sacraments? What are the white cloth things that look like someone's britches up near the altar? That fruit was a beautiful color and looked sweet and juicy. A great snack for such a journey. Probably the villagers get news of the outside world from the radio station. Does it also present music and public service announcements, like about Covid when it hit? Where do folks buy clothing, as it appears it is not all homemade on local looms, etc.? I know they are not making denim for their dungarees in those mountains. Saddles, maybe. Handbags, maybe. Probably not the boots? I loved this. See you on your next excursion. I am so glad I missed only that one initial video from your trip to your family home.
Oh Philippa, I love your questions so much! Thank you. When experiencing a country from the perspective of a local (more or less like me😊) , one gets immersed in the nuances of its culture, traditions, and everyday life. On the other hand, you from a different country, with fresh eyes and a sense of wonder, may be captivated by the unfamiliar sights, sounds, and flavours. You approach the country with curiosity, eager to learn about it and grasp the essence of its lifestyle :o) The rivers and mountain streams indeed offer a bountiful fishing experience for family meals in this region. As for the cemetery, I'm so glad you see art on the crosses as this reflects the local craftsmanship. And no, I don't have any relatives buried there. But yes it's very cold there :o) Regarding the impact of the current government on the village, it's challenging for me to provide real-time information and experience as I have lived in the UK for over three decades. However, remote mountain communities often have a degree of self-sufficiency, relying on their own resources and local connections. Regarding clothing, you're right that not everything is locally made. Villagers purchase some clothing items from nearby towns or markets that have access to a wider range of products. The white cloth objects near the altar could be various liturgical items used during religious ceremonies? And yes my sister helped me with the filming and I'm glad you think we look alike :o) Thank you again Philippa and see you very soon. 😘😘😘🤗🤗🤗
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Beautiful.wow.😊
I'm so glad you enjoyed this beautiful place Chris. 💗
Rosalba love those white boots!! what a glorious time you are having !!
Oh thank you Daria! 💗💓
Great to share in your adventure , treasured memories for you and your family, sending you much love from Australia .
Thank you so much for your warm and heartfelt message Yvonne!🤗😘
Looks amazing!
I'm so glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you 💓
Beautiful 🌄🏞️👍
It sure is. Thank you Tatiana. 🧸💗
Great job again guys love the family love Ian Birmingham England 🇬🇧xx
Thank you Ian for your lovely comment. I'm glad you enjoyed the video 💓
@@rosalbasden5573 no problem thank you 🇬🇧xx
Thank you, Rosalba for the utterly lovely tour of Los Nevados. You are a good ambassador for the wonders of Venezuela and the kindness of its people. You made us feel we were with you in the little posada with its simplicity and stunning views, not to mention fresh and delicious food. The town, the church, the people, the radio station manned by just one person whose passion for communication benefits the mountain people and alleviates any isolation is a testament of the greatness of the human spirit. The curuma fruit looks amazing and must be full of needed vitamin C, if is is a botanical cousin to the passion fruit. Your care for the donkey, the horses and the little fluffy dog in the town's posada speaks to your warm heart. What a treat to be able to see all that, which is never shown on commercial TV. You are preserving a way of life and its people for history. Blessings to all the peoples of Los Nevados and to you and your family. 🤗🤗😘😘🐎
Thank you so much for your kind and heart-warming words Rosy! It was truly a pleasure to share the wonders of Los Nevados with you! Your appreciation for the beauty of Venezuela and the warmth of its people brings a smile to my face. I'm thrilled that you felt connected to the little posada and its breath-taking views. I'm so happy that I could offer you a glimpse of the authentic beauty of this beautiful place beyond what is typically portrayed on commercial TV. :o) I felt moved by the idea that I could be contributing to the preservation of the essence of our people and our history. That's so sweet, thank you 🤗 I hadn't thought of this despite the fact that this is something that I hold dear to my heart. I see your point though... Anything can be possible through a TH-cam Channel, right? 🤩 I also send you and your family abundant blessings. See you soon .🤗🤗🤗💖💖💕
@@rosalbasden5573 Thank you for your kind message full of warmth and intelligence, Rosalba. You are indeed a fantastic ambassador of the peoples of Venezuela and its many wonders. You are right that through the wonderful medium of TH-cam, great things are possible! Take care and until soon. 🤗🤗😘😘
It cannot be expressed! really inspiring los paisajes de la naturaleza! beautiful mountains of the Venezuelan Andes. Thanks Rosalba for showing us the marvels that nature offers us, I am impressed by the friendliness and cordiality of its inhabitants. I am fascinated by the typical costume!! Do you have a special name?😊💖💫
Eleicy, I'm glad to hear that you find the landscapes of the Venezuelan Andes inspiring! Nature has a unique way of leaving us in awe with its beauty. 😊
As for the typical costume in the Venezuelan Andes, it's often referred to as "ruanas" in Spanish. Specific regions within the Andes might have their own distinctive traditional attire-each with its own unique designs and colours that represent their cultural heritage. Thank you for your lovely comment. 🥰🤗
Interesting opening with folks tending a plot of land outside their home and someone seemingly fishing in a river. I'll bet there's a lot of wonderful fishing to be done for family meals in those rivers and mountain streams. The artwork on the crosses in the cemetery is beautiful and looks more delicate than it must be to survive the mountain seasons. Do you have relatives buried there? I note you have a puffer vest on, so it must be a bit chilly. Here we see another church painted blue & white. Is this common in commemoration of the Blessed Mother, since they are her colors? The posada looks comfy and lovely and your lunch looks hearty for an upcoming trip on horseback. Must the innkeepers travel far to get supplies or is most food, etc., available locally? Is your sister operating the camera? If she was your luncheon companion, she does look a lot like you. With horses/burros/mules having such gangly legs under large bodies, it is good to know there are breeds that are sure-footed for this type of work, carrying riders or goods over mountainous terrain. There are thick sticks/branches of maybe 4 feet in height standing around and often in rows. Are they hitching posts for horses and mules? Life looks like it goes on here somewhat unaffected by the current government in power. Is that the case? If they grow their own produce and grain and raise their own livestock and have fresh, flowing water and the radio station to communicate, it may be so. Wow, that's quite a supply of stacked wood outside that building you're passing. Do they have an itinerant priest who visits the mountain villages on a regular circuit, so they are not without the sacraments? What are the white cloth things that look like someone's britches up near the altar? That fruit was a beautiful color and looked sweet and juicy. A great snack for such a journey. Probably the villagers get news of the outside world from the radio station. Does it also present music and public service announcements, like about Covid when it hit? Where do folks buy clothing, as it appears it is not all homemade on local looms, etc.? I know they are not making denim for their dungarees in those mountains. Saddles, maybe. Handbags, maybe. Probably not the boots? I loved this. See you on your next excursion. I am so glad I missed only that one initial video from your trip to your family home.
Oh Philippa, I love your questions so much! Thank you. When experiencing a country from the perspective of a local (more or less like me😊) , one gets immersed in the nuances of its culture, traditions, and everyday life. On the other hand, you from a different country, with fresh eyes and a sense of wonder, may be captivated by the unfamiliar sights, sounds, and flavours. You approach the country with curiosity, eager to learn about it and grasp the essence of its lifestyle :o)
The rivers and mountain streams indeed offer a bountiful fishing experience for family meals in this region. As for the cemetery, I'm so glad you see art on the crosses as this reflects the local craftsmanship. And no, I don't have any relatives buried there. But yes it's very cold there :o)
Regarding the impact of the current government on the village, it's challenging for me to provide real-time information and experience as I have lived in the UK for over three decades. However, remote mountain communities often have a degree of self-sufficiency, relying on their own resources and local connections.
Regarding clothing, you're right that not everything is locally made. Villagers purchase some clothing items from nearby towns or markets that have access to a wider range of products.
The white cloth objects near the altar could be various liturgical items used during religious ceremonies? And yes my sister helped me with the filming and I'm glad you think we look alike :o) Thank you again Philippa and see you very soon. 😘😘😘🤗🤗🤗