tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post7084697048710321172..comments2024-03-28T16:30:38.394-04:00Comments on MARIETTE'S BACK TO BASICS: Notre Dame Basilica of Montréal and Moccaccino at Second Cup CaféMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-32220671590610000662022-09-17T11:00:06.438-04:002022-09-17T11:00:06.438-04:00Dearest Tammy,
So, at least your youngest has been...Dearest Tammy,<br />So, at least your youngest has been to Montréal.<br />Too bad that they treated him like that at the border!<br />Knowing too well how that is as my late first husband got often treated like that.<br />Not a nice experience!<br />Oh, a moccaccino is delicious and we have been adding cocoa to our coffee since then!<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-83329605153906876552022-09-17T08:12:34.109-04:002022-09-17T08:12:34.109-04:00I have never been to Montreal, nor have I had a mo...I have never been to Montreal, nor have I had a moccacino. My youngest son went from NY to Montreal on the bus with friends a few years ago and on the way back he was given a hard time at the border for absolutely no reason at all. Tammy@T's Daily Treasureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01474928708908027789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-84572537168528569262022-09-15T10:36:50.085-04:002022-09-15T10:36:50.085-04:00Dearest Veronica,
Just like you, we both like to k...Dearest Veronica,<br />Just like you, we both like to kneel down and feel connected with our Creator, wherever we are. If possible to catch a Mass, that is perfect but not always possible.<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-52589924988697530072022-09-15T03:29:17.942-04:002022-09-15T03:29:17.942-04:00It certainly is very beautiful.
I love to pray an...It certainly is very beautiful. <br />I love to pray and meditate in places of worships whenever I travel.<br /><br />Hugs and blessings, dearest Mariette!Veronica Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14411581380408080378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-20036541064940333142022-09-14T18:02:20.541-04:002022-09-14T18:02:20.541-04:00Dearest Christina,
Oh, this was almost unreal. It ...Dearest Christina,<br />Oh, this was almost unreal. It is history and the very BEST what humans can create; in honor of God. Seemingly did they get inspired by otherworldly powers.<br />One only can admire so many talents and thank God in a moment of peace and silence for the many talents that are in so many people.<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-91401815567032642082022-09-14T09:18:51.369-04:002022-09-14T09:18:51.369-04:00Very beautiful. I love churches, basilicas, chapel...Very beautiful. I love churches, basilicas, chapels, there is so much history inside them, beyond the religious factor. I also like to sit down for a while and be in peace and silence. I always photograph with respect.<br />xoxo<br /><a href="https://coisasdefeltros.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Coisas de Feltro</a>Coisas de Feltrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14368671303922557771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-16645222208212609032022-09-14T08:59:43.024-04:002022-09-14T08:59:43.024-04:00Dearest Patricia,
It sure was worth visiting it an...Dearest Patricia,<br />It sure was worth visiting it and we both feel privileged for having been there!<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-73506699667031387802022-09-14T00:49:04.982-04:002022-09-14T00:49:04.982-04:00What an exquisite Basilica in Montreal. The ceili...What an exquisite Basilica in Montreal. The ceiling is indeed like the sky, and one of the best I have seen. Thank you for sharing it.Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-11014578647371924892022-09-13T17:29:55.086-04:002022-09-13T17:29:55.086-04:00Dearest Helen,
That Basilica is beyond one's i...Dearest Helen,<br />That Basilica is beyond one's imagination...<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-19050075267098664222022-09-13T16:26:39.485-04:002022-09-13T16:26:39.485-04:00My goodness! The Basilica is amazing ...My goodness! The Basilica is amazing ...Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16619199535376925989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-87530701506654232052022-09-13T10:13:18.951-04:002022-09-13T10:13:18.951-04:00Dearest Victor,
It indeed was a heavenly feeling f...Dearest Victor,<br />It indeed was a heavenly feeling for being there in person.<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-56605298532967361942022-09-13T09:15:56.604-04:002022-09-13T09:15:56.604-04:00WOW ... that view of the altar is Heavenly. What a...WOW ... that view of the altar is Heavenly. What a lovely place; and how lucky for you to visit it. Thank you so much for sharing these photos, Mariette and Pieter.<br /><br />God bless.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-62448099030782159132022-09-13T08:57:12.565-04:002022-09-13T08:57:12.565-04:00Querida Antónia,
Lo que sea bien; joyas arquitectó...Querida Antónia,<br />Lo que sea bien; joyas arquitectónicas del arte sagrado!<br />Abrazos,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-51844503394863595452022-09-13T08:54:02.749-04:002022-09-13T08:54:02.749-04:00Dearest Kim,
Both of us never liked the Starbucks ...Dearest Kim,<br />Both of us never liked the Starbucks coffee. IF the Hyatt hotel serves that for breakfast, it kind of lowers our enjoyment... It is just poor tasting coffee. Hence we never visited any Starbucks.<br />Now I only have one demitasse of coffee (with cocoa added!) for breakfast and that is it. Coffee always raised my blood pressure and since I keep this rule, only for breakfast, then a green tea around noon with a piece of dark chocolate or home–baked amaretti cookie from almond meal and in the afternoon again green tea with mixed unsalted nuts and a rice cake (lightly salted with Tamari).<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-91839500082254107622022-09-13T08:49:46.898-04:002022-09-13T08:49:46.898-04:00Dearest Kim,
That Basilica was quite a dream to vi...Dearest Kim,<br />That Basilica was quite a dream to visit. So heavenly!<br />And afterwards we both enjoyed our Moccaccino and coconut pie—those were our sinful years I guess.<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-64327277976935832692022-09-13T07:59:31.631-04:002022-09-13T07:59:31.631-04:00Me encanta estas joyas arquitectónicas, de arte sa...Me encanta estas joyas arquitectónicas, de arte sacro.<br />Besos.VENTANA DE FOTOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00825883958482067174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-14901377202921236862022-09-13T06:28:34.585-04:002022-09-13T06:28:34.585-04:00I had a long comment, not sure it went through, Ma...I had a long comment, not sure it went through, Mariette! A no to both, haven't visited the Basilica as far as I recall, and haven't tried the drink. We do have at least one Second Cup here, or used to; I've been into the downtown one a few times, but not since pre-COVID. Now I just stick with my dairy-free, sugar-free lattés from Starbucks. :-)Keahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06809655107065918944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-53450048230545212452022-09-13T06:26:42.432-04:002022-09-13T06:26:42.432-04:00I haven't ever been to the Basilica, at least ...I haven't ever been to the Basilica, at least not that I recall. And as often as I go to Starbucks, I've never tried their version. It's a dessert drink! I think we still have at least one Second Cup here in town (downtown), but it's been a few years since I've been there (pre-COVID). I get my usual dairy-free, sugar-free latté at Starbucks when I go. I used to be able to have other drinks, but the dietary restrictions are somewhat limiting!Keahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06809655107065918944noreply@blogger.com