tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5425550699774238271.post6207535561015830088..comments2024-02-25T02:41:43.023-07:00Comments on North of Andorra: A Meeting with l'ResistanceNorth of Andorrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06199381759209397228noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5425550699774238271.post-74378728012554310442010-08-10T12:05:01.889-06:002010-08-10T12:05:01.889-06:00I love the picture of the old guys holding the fla...I love the picture of the old guys holding the flags along with the close up of the medals on one monsieur. You're right, they won't be around forever to help us put faces on the members of the Resistance. I think this kind of bravery and the strength of the French Resistance speaks to the pride the French have in their country. We sometimes hear that the French are snooty and/or won't speak English but I think that is a misconception that comes from their pride and reserve. They really fought tooth and nail to keep their country French! They aren't going to let go of that attitude overnight.Peggynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5425550699774238271.post-42783562052986887992010-08-09T13:40:01.101-06:002010-08-09T13:40:01.101-06:00As always, you have put faces to the history I hav...As always, you have put faces to the history I have studied. Thank you for your curiousity and excellent reportage (sp?). I'm so glad that I know people with similar sensibilities to mine who can appreciate the past and it's relationship with the present.<br /><br />I am deeply appreciative of your blog and all the wonderful people and place you have exposed me to during your several visits to Leran.<br /><br />Thanks! Take care. LukeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5425550699774238271.post-30361500995990828292010-08-08T17:19:12.627-06:002010-08-08T17:19:12.627-06:00Oh, I wish I'd been there. I admire the Maqui...Oh, I wish I'd been there. I admire the Maquis so much. We found a few small monuments along side the road in the vicinity of Vaison la Romaine which were dedicated to the Maquis who had fallen on those spots. It heart wrenching. I became fascinated years ago on our honeymoon when we visited the Chartreuse Monastery which was used by the Maquis then. I doubt that they make the Chartreuse, a very green after dinner drink, there anymore. The buildings had become a retreat center. Did you know maquis is the under brush growing around Provence, that's where the Maquis hid, hence the name. Doug and Nancy, I share your interest and thank you so much for the wonderful post. Whenever I tell a French person that my father flew a bomber in WWII they are so effusive and love to tell stories. Do you remember our speaking of Madame Gaffett, our landlady for the Mas de Micoulary in St Remy de Provence? Her husband was a Maquis and sadly died in action.lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03587497092023312034noreply@blogger.com