When I was young, I heard about the story of The Hunchback of Notre Dame. I even saw the film but could not recall what it was all about. What I remember until now is the misshapen bellringer that would scare me and made me not to watch the film again. He seemed to be mysterious and aloof to people. Anyway, I’ve learned later that it was a novel by Victor Hugo made into different film adaptations and even musical.
Seeing this Notre Dame Cathedral is not creepy at all. In fact, it’s magnificent architecture is admirable in all aspects. It’s sculptures and stained glass show the heavy influence of naturalism. This Gothic Cathedral is still used as a Roman Catholic cathedral and is the seat of the Archbishop of Paris. I’d love to visit the cathedral again after reading the novel so to create a feeling of being there in the place and in the story.
It is a magnificent architecture. Looks like a nice lovely place to visit. I just love visiting all these old buildings with a history of its own, unfortunately they’re all so far away and costs just too much to actually travel all the way there … sigghhh …
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Marlene replied on February 25th, 2008:
I’m sure you also have magnificent architecture in your place, Nick. And don’t worry, when you have the resources to travel, those historical buildings are still there
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Actually I went to this place 4 years ago. And the gothic actually left and right not same..It’s good to pray and nice place
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Marlene replied on February 25th, 2008:
I agree with you, Franx. And I want to go back there again.
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Fren,
Ang galing mo tlaga sa photography. I love your shots, amiga. Math major ako pero ang fav subject ko nung college eh Humanities kaya atat na atat ako sa mga ganyang photos. Cguro dahil sa age ko na rin. Hahaha!
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Marlene replied on February 25th, 2008:
Fren, ngayon lang naman din ako na-engganyo sa photography nang maimbento ang digital camera. You should try it at siguradong ma-eenjoy ka.
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seeing the Notre Dame Cathedral architecture, my thoughts always ascend.Wish to go there one day
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Marlene replied on February 27th, 2008:
Notre Dame is one place everybody will see, Sweetiepie. Hope you can make it someday.
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hope you’ll get well soon especially your voice..blog hopping…have a nice day
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Marlene replied on February 27th, 2008:
Malyn, thanks for your comment. Been to your blog and got the tag, thank you. I feel much better now.
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been there really maginificient architecture!
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Marlene replied on February 27th, 2008:
Let’s meet there someday, Ricka
Thanks for the award. I’m blessed with awards these days.
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Hi, just wanted to say that you have a nice blog and that the topic on architecture cannot be denied, Notre Dame is lovely.
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Marlene replied on February 27th, 2008:
Hi Mae, thanks a lot. Hope to see you more here. Been to your newly created blog. Yes, it’s religiously lovely.
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It’s on my to do list… one day.. maybe next year…
Thanks for dropping by !!
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Marlene replied on February 27th, 2008:
You have travelled a lot, pen-pusher, I saw your pics. I’ll be happy to see Notre Dame on your blog. Thanks for dropping by, too.
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Naku, kelan kaya ako makararating sa mga ganyang lugar. Tagal ko kasi manalo sa lotto, hehe. Hanggang sa picture na lang ba ako titingin?
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Marlene replied on February 28th, 2008:
Amor, punta na nga lang tayong Baguio. Kasi di pa ako nakarating dun eh, hehe…
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I wish i could be there with my family. Great art work indeed.
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