I have a strange entry for Dawn’s Lingering look at Windows this week. Maybe a little mournful, and not playing strictly by the rules. But I do think that these windows are rather beautiful, and hope that you will too.
Roses for eternity
Sunflowers for Fernanda
- Simplicity for Maria
Lilies and colour for Joao
More roses for Rosa
Eternal health
- The wife of Jacinto
- And the prettiest of pinks for Teresa
All keeping each other company
In England we have nothing like this, and I am always drawn by this expression of love. On a Sunday afternoon, in a sleepy Algarve village, family members come and go, bringing fresh flowers and relighting candles. I watch quietly and respectfully, and then try to capture the serenity. Even in such a tiny village, newer members have their problems.
Reaching the top boxes needs a head for heights
Windows come in all shapes and sizes, don’t they? For a very different view, visit Dawn- A Lingering look at windows- week # 5
restlessjo 
I did not expect this from you. Good going, girl 😀
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I like them, Paula. I always have 🙂
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Rules? There are rules? Hahaha..if there are, well they were only made to be broken.
This is a wonderfully unique take and something I would not know about if you had not shared it here. I thank you for that.
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You’re very welcome, Dawn, and I’m really glad you liked it 🙂
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Such a beautiful cemetery Jo! Have never seen one with niches like these. I visited an abandoned one in Calcutta that was the diametric opposite, sad and uncared for.
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These seem popular in Portugal, and Spain too. In the case of this village, Cacela Velha, I think space is an issue. The cemetery is cliff top with nowhere to expand to (it’s already as big as the village 🙂 )
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They are all so beautifully maintained Jo, The relatives will enjoy their visits. My thought also is that it will save a lot of ground space as well…
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Yes, in a village like this, space is paramount, Pomme. This cemetery is almost as big as the village and it sits on a cliff top so there’s no room for “expansion”. 🙂
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It’s very important to have a nice tombstone for our deceased. They reflect how big was our love for our parents.
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That begs the question, Guiseppe- what happens if you had a really bad relationship with your parents? That isn’t the case for me but I can certainly think of instances. Would there just be a tombstone “for show” but not maintained?
I think that they are lovely, and have spent time wandering in cemeteries in Poland and in Portugal. 🙂
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I don’t think it’s strange at all, but I guess I grew up with the tradition of photos on tombstones to remember loved ones. Your photos are lovely and really capture the care and attention people pay to the deceased.
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Thanks, Sandy 🙂 When I said strange I think I meant “sensitive”. I think they’re beautiful and endlessly fascinating.
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This is a far more beautiful memorial than others I’ve seen, Jo. Very nicely done 😉
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That’s kind, Dianne 🙂 It’s my favourite village and that little cemetery seems to encapsulate everything I love about the place.
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Jo, such a beautiful post ….. and full of respect. A wonderful way to create a memorial – were people can add photos and flower arrangement. Thanks for the beautiful sharing.
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Thanks, Vivi! My Thursday’s Special was the same village but for the living 🙂
Hugs, sweetheart.
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What a very thoughtful and valuable post.
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Thanks, Tish. I’m awfully glad you like it 🙂
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Now that is beautiful Jo and you’ve captured it so well! Thanks for sharing hon. 😀
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Glad you like it, Sonel. Some things you’re just not sure about. I know that I love these, but it’s not everybody’s cup of tea. Thank you 🙂
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Very appropriate, Jo. I feel you honored these families through your photography.
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Thanks, Lynne. That’s a very nice way to look at it (as you always do 🙂 )
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So lovely, Jo. I would love to be remembered and honoured in this way. 🙂
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Ooh, I hadn’t thought, Ad. I’d better leave a good photo handy. Got to look my best 🙂
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Absobloominlutely, Jo!
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Thanks for sharing these, Jo. They are so simple and yet so pretty. A beautiful way to express “saudade.”
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Yes, I think that’s it exactly, Angela. 🙂 Many thanks for your comment.
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