tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post6014156267503094893..comments2024-01-18T11:39:21.989+00:00Comments on HATTATT: The Land of Chivito, Mate, and RafaelitoJane and Lance Hattatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comBlogger186125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-46778809158195631582014-05-29T08:35:57.631+01:002014-05-29T08:35:57.631+01:00It really is an amazing country. Already we are lo...It really is an amazing country. Already we are looking forward to our next visit.Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-14594059596354688422014-05-29T08:07:42.481+01:002014-05-29T08:07:42.481+01:00Wonderfull serie fotos this country.greeting from ...Wonderfull serie fotos this country.greeting from BelgiumLouisettehttp://retriever-louisettesblogs.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-27654925025598154982014-03-26T06:03:39.200+00:002014-03-26T06:03:39.200+00:00Oh, Val, how dreadful that you took all the time a...Oh, Val, how dreadful that you took all the time and trouble to write something which appears to have gone missing in cyberspace. We are so sorry and so many thanks for your kindness.<br /><br />We absolutely loved Uruguay and have plans to return at the end of the year. Brazil we only know through a change of aeroplane!!Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-18798521552115902022014-03-26T06:01:12.037+00:002014-03-26T06:01:12.037+00:00Susan, do not worry at all. These things happen an...Susan, do not worry at all. These things happen and are not a problem. We have been somewhat lazy in commenting ourselves!!Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-75601975135095689392014-03-26T06:00:07.483+00:002014-03-26T06:00:07.483+00:00Real life must always, in our view, take precedenc...Real life must always, in our view, take precedence over the world of the Blogosphere and so absolutely no apologies are called for. Sometimes one simply does not have enough time in the day for everything!<br /><br />It is lovely to be in touch again. You are often in our thoughts.Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-73059400479430950532014-03-26T05:57:37.516+00:002014-03-26T05:57:37.516+00:00It is often the strange and unusual which strikes ...It is often the strange and unusual which strikes one most when reading a blog post; we often have a similar experience. Yes, it was especially nice to have the warm weather, an escape from the Hungarian winter.Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-59657301917069191672014-03-25T23:39:55.605+00:002014-03-25T23:39:55.605+00:00Ah, I've been missing your posts! You weren...Ah, I've been missing your posts! You weren't in my feed! Now corrected, and just catching up. What led you to go to Uruguay? Clearly, it should be on everyone's list.Susan Scheidhttp://prufrocksdilemma.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-10827134600947934082014-03-16T15:15:50.176+00:002014-03-16T15:15:50.176+00:00Dearest Lance and Jane,
I wrote a post to you both...Dearest Lance and Jane,<br />I wrote a post to you both about your wonderful trip and all the exciting happenings.. but I dont think you received it.!! <br />Such wonderful photos of all the interesting places.<br />You sure enjoyed the rocks. What a bomber to have your bag snatched.<br />Its an awful feeling.<br />I do not know Uruguay. Only Brazil. <br />The south Americans are such warm vibrant people , full of live.. they really know how to live.<br />happy days to you both <br />kind wishes <br />val xxxvalerietilsten59.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05617190196811279000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-27709852668115219562014-03-15T12:07:32.059+00:002014-03-15T12:07:32.059+00:00Hello Jane and Lance - apologies for lack of comme...Hello Jane and Lance - apologies for lack of comments on your very interesting and welcome return to blog land. I have to say that I have been rather tardy in that department myself! Life sometimes takes us in different directions.<br /><br />I will take time to browse your photographs in more detail but I just wanted to say hello; welcome back; you are looking very well - and it looks like you have been having a very interesting time of it!Bella Bheaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02928126159466031672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-32737482428627009512014-03-12T23:00:40.767+00:002014-03-12T23:00:40.767+00:00Oh, Jane, I have a pair of striped shoes much like...Oh, Jane, I have a pair of striped shoes much like the ones you are wearing in these photos. I know, odd thing on which to comment, but they jumped out at me. After the tough US winter, your warm Uruguay summer seems so lovely.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-51357185841764532312014-03-11T09:51:37.856+00:002014-03-11T09:51:37.856+00:00Possibly the appeal of the whole of Uruguay, or al...Possibly the appeal of the whole of Uruguay, or all that we have seen, is that it is, as you have said, Annie, "a little worn around the edges". South America, previously unknown to us, seems a most exciting continent and one where you, with your Spanish, would fare well - certainly better than us!!<br /><br />Rafaelito [of course you would recognize the diminutive] proved an excellent guide; we shall all return together at the end of the year for further fun and frolics!!Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-55220908421389265592014-03-11T09:23:08.756+00:002014-03-11T09:23:08.756+00:00It all looks fascinating, if a little worn around ...It all looks fascinating, if a little worn around the edges. I know nothing about the place but my son is insistent that he is off to South America as soon as he's saved up the fare...I expect I shall have to go out to see him again! <br />Sorry you had your bag snatched but it doesn't seem to have dimmed the fun much for you, which is good. I think you had a most excellent guide in 'little' Rafael too. I love the photo on the beach of you clambering rocks - the Hattats at play! <br />Lovely photos, wonderful glimpse into another world as ever.<br />AxxxArtyZenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12628693178003940118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-18429928175172077622014-03-06T08:35:44.635+00:002014-03-06T08:35:44.635+00:00How very kind of you. We are, perhaps, great belie...How very kind of you. We are, perhaps, great believers in 'Carpe Diem' and in that respect there is usually much fun to be had in life.<br /><br />Uruguay was totally fascinating, if not a little strange, and we are so much looking forward to returning at the end of the year.Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-70912177301493122692014-03-06T08:17:32.361+00:002014-03-06T08:17:32.361+00:00I must say I have been flicking through your world...I must say I have been flicking through your world and what fun it is! I wish I had found you sooner :) For some reason there are places you keep meaning to go to and this is one of those. How lucky for you and I so look forward to keeping abreast of all your adventures!Coulda shoulda wouldahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12507021618497645667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-71058047821345752882014-03-06T05:53:35.178+00:002014-03-06T05:53:35.178+00:00How extraordinary that you are living in London an...How extraordinary that you are living in London and drinking Mate! No wonder colleagues are intrigued! Is it a drink which is as popular in Cuba as it is in Uruguay we wonder? <br /><br />Thank you so much for taking the time and trouble to comment. We have now joined you in London!!Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-36283023160486538982014-03-06T05:47:32.389+00:002014-03-06T05:47:32.389+00:00Really, Launna, you have no need to thank us at al...Really, Launna, you have no need to thank us at all; we are interested in what you write and how your life is developing.Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-2177702203984818302014-03-06T00:41:35.669+00:002014-03-06T00:41:35.669+00:00Thank you again for the wonderful and heartfelt co...Thank you again for the wonderful and heartfelt comment, I love each of them :)<br /><br />I look forward to your next post, I know life is busy, have a great rest of the week :)Launna https://www.blogger.com/profile/09447311902825477772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-41063003529151684732014-03-05T21:50:40.376+00:002014-03-05T21:50:40.376+00:00That photo of the mate gourd has put a smile on my...That photo of the mate gourd has put a smile on my face tonight. I drink mate and my colleagues always look at me with suspicious eyes, as if asking: "what's he got in that cup?"<br /><br />Lovely post. Many thanks.<br /><br />Greetings from London.A Cuban In Londonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16423293358605007539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-36869223116263411122014-03-05T13:47:40.291+00:002014-03-05T13:47:40.291+00:00Jenny, if Mate were anything other than something ...Jenny, if Mate were anything other than something closely resembling a herbal tea, then we should have immediately set up our own distillery and be on the way to making our first fortune!!<br /><br />Waste not time at home trying to get the country to 'work'. Be one of the first to emigrate to North Korea!!<br /><br />Warmest wishes as always.<br /><br />Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-30849475599392505912014-03-05T10:58:01.132+00:002014-03-05T10:58:01.132+00:00As always your posts are full of life and wonderme...As always your posts are full of life and wonderments. Is 'Mate' a type of Hooch! I might start distilling some of that Mate mate.....especially as I do not partake in the Coca-Cola (or any fizzy drink in fact). All that gas!<br /><br />Laughing this side of the Channel and trying to get the country to work....<br />Best wishes<br />JennyThe Custardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17632655608950737315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-82416319873004384902014-03-05T06:04:01.705+00:002014-03-05T06:04:01.705+00:00As explained on a previous post, we had a somewhat...As explained on a previous post, we had a somewhat extended absence but it was never our intention to give up. We are delighted to have you back as a Follower again and do trust that all is well with you.Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-37647843435594094332014-03-05T06:02:04.900+00:002014-03-05T06:02:04.900+00:00In reality we actually found everything about Urug...In reality we actually found everything about Uruguay to be different, yes, but completely charming.Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-63951290612109507722014-03-05T04:20:46.245+00:002014-03-05T04:20:46.245+00:00I am glad to see your posts again, I thought you s...I am glad to see your posts again, I thought you stopped blogging but perhaps it was only a glitch in the ether. You visit very intriguing places so I look forward to your posts.Terra https://www.blogger.com/profile/04396481049075747940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-47807697616221856062014-03-05T03:46:26.358+00:002014-03-05T03:46:26.358+00:00I think there are flaws in every country, even the...I think there are flaws in every country, even the best of them. Nothing in life is perfect. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10304701332216772385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-58775735929527800842014-03-04T13:26:08.932+00:002014-03-04T13:26:08.932+00:00We have rather come to the conclusion that we are ...We have rather come to the conclusion that we are actually happiest in countries which do not 'work'!! As far as the UK is concerned, well.......!!<br /><br />If the Coca-Cola is still spiked, then we were out of luck!!Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.com