July the 28th is Peru's Independence Day. 187 years ago, in 1821, we got our freedom as a nation or country.
Today, monday, is a holiday as well as tomorrow all around Peru. Some people have already travelled since friday night so that they may enjoy more free time until tuesday, when most people would come back home overnight just in time to go to work wednesday morning.
On friday night, bus stops are crowded with people. You can easily stumble through dozens of suitcases and backpacks. Bus fares or tickets become expensive; most of the time they double their original price. However, people would take advantage of this chance to travel around.
I used to go on hiking and camping with some friends. Nowadays i prefer to stay home since wherever you go, there would be too many people and noise. I choose peace and quiet.
On monday morning, the President of the nation addresses a speech in the Congress after attending the mass Te Deum in the cathedral. On the 29th, there is always a military parade near downtown.
Most houses and cars carry the peruvian flag and we usually say: Viva el Peru, carajo!
Holy Warriors DVD
Holy Warriors DVD
I no longer go to the movie. On the other hand, i rarely watch Tv. However, from time to time, i happen to see some DVD`s. I am fond of not only fiction films but also documentary ones.
Lately, i have seen a drama-documentary called The Holy Warriors that i strongly recommend to those who like history.
In 1187 a muslim king, Saladin or Salah al-Din sieged and took Jerusalem back from the christians who had taken that city a few years ealier. That was the beginning of the Third Crusade which was commanded by the king of England Richard the First, byname Richard the Lionheart.
The film tells the story of the lives of both kings and the encounter and struggle between two different cultures, the Christian and the Muslim, in order to take control of the holy city.
The muslim king is depicted as a sober man who thought that his sacred duty was to seize Jerusalem back to muslims, and he was regarded as a merciful man because he spared the lives of the christians who were taken as prisoners when he captured that city. On the other hand, the king of England the First is showed as a brave soldier who did not doubt to kill his infidel enemies, and from that on he was known as lion-hearted.
Eventually, he failed to capture back Jerusalem though both kings got a peace agreement in 1192. The film presents interviews to sholar from both sides which gives an impartial overview of this part of history.
I no longer go to the movie. On the other hand, i rarely watch Tv. However, from time to time, i happen to see some DVD`s. I am fond of not only fiction films but also documentary ones.
Lately, i have seen a drama-documentary called The Holy Warriors that i strongly recommend to those who like history.
In 1187 a muslim king, Saladin or Salah al-Din sieged and took Jerusalem back from the christians who had taken that city a few years ealier. That was the beginning of the Third Crusade which was commanded by the king of England Richard the First, byname Richard the Lionheart.
The film tells the story of the lives of both kings and the encounter and struggle between two different cultures, the Christian and the Muslim, in order to take control of the holy city.
The muslim king is depicted as a sober man who thought that his sacred duty was to seize Jerusalem back to muslims, and he was regarded as a merciful man because he spared the lives of the christians who were taken as prisoners when he captured that city. On the other hand, the king of England the First is showed as a brave soldier who did not doubt to kill his infidel enemies, and from that on he was known as lion-hearted.
Eventually, he failed to capture back Jerusalem though both kings got a peace agreement in 1192. The film presents interviews to sholar from both sides which gives an impartial overview of this part of history.
The Joshua Tree
The Joshua Tree by U2
This is one of my favorite discs. The song that i like the best is, of course, "with or without you". I had not known very much about this band until i heard this song many years ago. As a matter of fact, if i am not wrong, that song made the band known worldwide, or at least, here in my country, Peru.
I remember the first time i heard it, i immediately caught the rhythm and the lyrics. Soon after that, i learned the whole lyrics, and i used to sing it as much as i could.
Actually, a few years passed until a female friend gave me the disc as a birthday present. I used to sing that song with her, because we were very fond of the melody. I did not expect this gift, but i couldnot help feeling very happy, after all, it wasnot a copy, but an original issue.
This song is one of the eleven songs which complete the disc, most of it has a sad or melancholy feeling, such as "running to stand still", "one tree hill", and "mothers of the disappeared". The lyrics keeps showing that feeling through the first two tracks: "where the streets have no name" and "i still haven't found what i'm looking for", though these songs sound more powerful and aggresive.
However, there are some songs which have a subtle meanings which make them like poetry such as "in god's country", "trip through your wires", and "exit". I suppose most of the songs have to do with the Bible and its message. That is why the disc is called The Joshua Tree.
This is one of my favorite discs. The song that i like the best is, of course, "with or without you". I had not known very much about this band until i heard this song many years ago. As a matter of fact, if i am not wrong, that song made the band known worldwide, or at least, here in my country, Peru.
I remember the first time i heard it, i immediately caught the rhythm and the lyrics. Soon after that, i learned the whole lyrics, and i used to sing it as much as i could.
Actually, a few years passed until a female friend gave me the disc as a birthday present. I used to sing that song with her, because we were very fond of the melody. I did not expect this gift, but i couldnot help feeling very happy, after all, it wasnot a copy, but an original issue.
This song is one of the eleven songs which complete the disc, most of it has a sad or melancholy feeling, such as "running to stand still", "one tree hill", and "mothers of the disappeared". The lyrics keeps showing that feeling through the first two tracks: "where the streets have no name" and "i still haven't found what i'm looking for", though these songs sound more powerful and aggresive.
However, there are some songs which have a subtle meanings which make them like poetry such as "in god's country", "trip through your wires", and "exit". I suppose most of the songs have to do with the Bible and its message. That is why the disc is called The Joshua Tree.
Zwak is het vlees
"Zwak is het Vlees" by Frederik Koning
A few days ago i began to read this novel. It is about the life of a young man named Apolonios, who wants to become a doctor like his father, Demetrios. The story takes place in the first century during the Roman empire.
The young student has to move from his hometown to other cities in order to study medicine. As he studies medicine, he gets acquaintance with many philosophers' point of views about important topics such as faith, desire and love.
Apolonios is reluctant about the new sect called Christian, however, more and more people take the decision to convert to this new religion and avert their old belief in greek, roman or egyptian gods or goddesses. As a doctor, he doesnot believe in miracles, and with other students he tries to find a reasonable answer to this phenomenon.
As he grows up, he is puzzled about his own desires and feelings. There are more questions than answers, as if the author would try to make the reader find their own answers. The main doubt is about the subtle line which divides love and mere desire.
By the way, the spanish translation of the book is "La llamada de la carne", which in english would be like "the call of the flesh". Actually, i donot even know what language is the original.
The book is interesting because it deals with real history and philosophy ideas which i would develop on other post.
A few days ago i began to read this novel. It is about the life of a young man named Apolonios, who wants to become a doctor like his father, Demetrios. The story takes place in the first century during the Roman empire.
The young student has to move from his hometown to other cities in order to study medicine. As he studies medicine, he gets acquaintance with many philosophers' point of views about important topics such as faith, desire and love.
Apolonios is reluctant about the new sect called Christian, however, more and more people take the decision to convert to this new religion and avert their old belief in greek, roman or egyptian gods or goddesses. As a doctor, he doesnot believe in miracles, and with other students he tries to find a reasonable answer to this phenomenon.
As he grows up, he is puzzled about his own desires and feelings. There are more questions than answers, as if the author would try to make the reader find their own answers. The main doubt is about the subtle line which divides love and mere desire.
By the way, the spanish translation of the book is "La llamada de la carne", which in english would be like "the call of the flesh". Actually, i donot even know what language is the original.
The book is interesting because it deals with real history and philosophy ideas which i would develop on other post.
backpacker
i have been a backpacker since i was 14 years old.
At school my friend Nestor Oshiro suggested a group of us to go campings. I remember that nine schoolmates accepted to go. At the end, he and i were the only two who went. The spot was Cieneguilla, a countryside near a river. There were many woods and we overnighted not inside a tent, but under a sheet of plastic. It was a cold night and i swore i would never do that again. However, a few months later i was heading to another adventure. I managed to know a group of elderly people who go out to make small walds around the country. They walked at a slowly pace so you could admire the landscape. At evenight, however, we all returned home. I realized, then, that what i really wanted to do was to overnight under a sky full of stars and listen to the sound of nature.
At school my friend Nestor Oshiro suggested a group of us to go campings. I remember that nine schoolmates accepted to go. At the end, he and i were the only two who went. The spot was Cieneguilla, a countryside near a river. There were many woods and we overnighted not inside a tent, but under a sheet of plastic. It was a cold night and i swore i would never do that again. However, a few months later i was heading to another adventure. I managed to know a group of elderly people who go out to make small walds around the country. They walked at a slowly pace so you could admire the landscape. At evenight, however, we all returned home. I realized, then, that what i really wanted to do was to overnight under a sky full of stars and listen to the sound of nature.
english or spanish?
Yesterday, i could not update my blog. I was so busy and tired that i just wanted to go to bed when i get home last night. I recognized it was my fault, but my goal is to update this page every day. I hope i live up to my decision.
Well, my native languaje is spanish. However, i have learned english as well. As a matter, i am still learning how to communicate with those two languages though as a second language, english, is a little bit more difficult for me to handle in listening as well as writing and speaking.
Thus, one of my first concerns was to decide what language i would use to build this blog. At first, i thought to use both languages eventhough i would not necessarily mean to translate one into the other. However, i thought that it would be time-consuming so at the end i chose to use english so that i can aslo practice it a little bit.
I wish my writing would be easy to understand, but you know: practice makes perfect. If you spot any mistake, your suggestions would be very welcome.
Finally, i have to say that when i was at school i was bad at english class or lesson. I did not even understand the use of modals verbs such as "do" and "does". However, after school, i decided to study english and from that day on, i am fond of this second language. Keeping learning it has become a hobbie to me.
Well, my native languaje is spanish. However, i have learned english as well. As a matter, i am still learning how to communicate with those two languages though as a second language, english, is a little bit more difficult for me to handle in listening as well as writing and speaking.
Thus, one of my first concerns was to decide what language i would use to build this blog. At first, i thought to use both languages eventhough i would not necessarily mean to translate one into the other. However, i thought that it would be time-consuming so at the end i chose to use english so that i can aslo practice it a little bit.
I wish my writing would be easy to understand, but you know: practice makes perfect. If you spot any mistake, your suggestions would be very welcome.
Finally, i have to say that when i was at school i was bad at english class or lesson. I did not even understand the use of modals verbs such as "do" and "does". However, after school, i decided to study english and from that day on, i am fond of this second language. Keeping learning it has become a hobbie to me.
how this blog started
At last, this is like a dream come true. I am writing my own blog. I was thinking about it, but it really took me a lot of time to make up my mind. My first concern was what i could write about.
I remember the sentence "keep it simple", so i decided to write about my hobbies or pastimes. who doesnot have a hobby or pastime?
As everything else, hobbies may vary along our entire life. They may differ as if we were children, teenagers or adults. However, they are always with us. The reason is simple: they give us relax, leisure and joyfulness, no matter if we are alone or in group, poor or rich, healthy or ill.
Actually i have done and still do many things on my spare time which i really enjoy. They go from the most ordinary and simple activities to the most, how would i say it?, personal, exquisite or expensive things you can ever imagine. Most expensive hobbies have been a one-time experience though, i should say. Never mind, i think they all help to show who i am and what are the things that i am eager and anxious to do.
i would like to share this amazing world of hobbies with everybody and i hope you enjoy this work. Thus, it would also become one of your favorites hobbies.
I remember the sentence "keep it simple", so i decided to write about my hobbies or pastimes. who doesnot have a hobby or pastime?
As everything else, hobbies may vary along our entire life. They may differ as if we were children, teenagers or adults. However, they are always with us. The reason is simple: they give us relax, leisure and joyfulness, no matter if we are alone or in group, poor or rich, healthy or ill.
Actually i have done and still do many things on my spare time which i really enjoy. They go from the most ordinary and simple activities to the most, how would i say it?, personal, exquisite or expensive things you can ever imagine. Most expensive hobbies have been a one-time experience though, i should say. Never mind, i think they all help to show who i am and what are the things that i am eager and anxious to do.
i would like to share this amazing world of hobbies with everybody and i hope you enjoy this work. Thus, it would also become one of your favorites hobbies.
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