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After lunch at Mercado Victoria on Sunday, San Geraldo got in a taxi and I wandered off for pictures and a meandering walk home. Just past the mercado I noticed two round and obviously Roman buildings in the park. They were below street level (park level), so I walked down the stairs to check things out. There was signage but both doors were locked. I learned that it was a Roman mausoleum. About 10 minutes later a young woman arrived and opened the doors. She said it was free and open to the public (siesta had ended). Well, I’m public. It was fascinating. Built during the reign of Emperor Tiberius, 14–37 AD, it was only discovered in 1993 during archeological excavations and was reconstructed from original materials. Well-built and placed prominently at the time near the city walls, it appears to have belonged to a wealthy family. An original ash urn was preserved and kept in the burial chamber. Between the two buildings is part of the original Roman road that led to Seville (the Corduba-Hispalis road). And I walked on it!
We had a great time seeing Tynan yesterday morning for coffee, conversation, and a little walk before he had to catch his train home. Paula didn’t join us because she was sleeping off the night before. It turns out their event at the music school Wednesday was to honor the 10 most gifted musicians from her last year at the university. She was the top oboist and her professor spoke so highly of her it even brought tears to our eyes when Tynan repeated it.
I had my follow-up with my public health doctor and she has made a referral for a nephrologist. I hope to hear from them soon. We had our first dinner at home Thursday night! We had pizza delivered.
San Geraldo carried a box down to recycling yesterday! I carried four. So, we’re down to seven. However, we now have two large boxes from the kitchen island that need to be carried down (but I don’t count those).
Because I haven’t been at my best this week (Málaga medical centre, tired, achy back), SG offered to assemble the kitchen island. I didn’t argue. He unpacked everything and got it all organized yesterday, and he plans to finish the job today. The parts, at least, look like very good quality. One of these days, the place will be presentable enough to share some pictures.
Después de almorzar en el Mercado Victoria el domingo, San Geraldo tomó un taxi y me alejé para tomar fotografías y caminar un poco hasta casa. Justo después del mercado, noté dos edificios redondos y obviamente romanos en el parque. Estaban por debajo del nivel de la calle (nivel del parque), así que bajé las escaleras para ver las cosas. Había carteles, pero ambas puertas estaban cerradas. Me enteré de que era un mausoleo romano. Unos 10 minutos después llegó una joven y abrió las puertas. Dijo que era gratis y abierto al público (la siesta había terminado). Bueno, soy público. Fue fascinante. Construido durante el reinado del emperador Tiberio, 14-37 d. C., solo se descubrió en 1993 durante excavaciones arqueológicas y se reconstruyó con materiales originales. Bien construido y ubicado de manera prominente en ese momento cerca de las murallas de la ciudad, parece haber pertenecido a una familia adinerada. Se conservó una urna de cenizas original y se guardó en la cámara funeraria. Entre los dos edificios hay parte de la calzada romana original que conducía a Sevilla (la calzada Corduba-Híspalis). ¡Y yo la recorrí andando!
Ayer por la mañana nos lo pasamos genial viendo a Tynan tomando un café, charlando y dando un pequeño paseo antes de que tuviera que coger el tren de vuelta a casa. Paula no se unió a nosotros porque había dormido la noche anterior. Resulta que el acto que celebraron el miércoles en la escuela de música era para homenajear a los 10 músicos más talentosos de su último año en la universidad. Era la mejor oboísta y su profesor habló tan bien de ella que incluso se nos saltaron las lágrimas cuando Tynan lo repitió.
Tuve una cita de seguimiento con mi médica de salud pública y me refirió a un nefrólogo. Espero tener noticias de ellos pronto. ¡Tuvimos nuestra primera cena en casa el jueves por la noche! Pedimos pizza a domicilio.
¡San Geraldo llevó una caja al reciclaje ayer! Yo llevé cuatro. Así que nos quedan siete. Sin embargo, ahora tenemos dos cajas grandes de la isla de la cocina que hay que llevar (pero no las cuento).
Como no he estado en mi mejor momento esta semana (centro médico de Málaga, cansado, dolor de espalda), SG se ofreció a montar la isla de la cocina. No discutí. Ayer desempaquetó todo y lo organizó todo, y planea terminar el trabajo hoy. Las piezas, al menos, parecen de muy buena calidad. Un día de estos, el lugar estará lo suficientemente presentable como para compartir algunas fotos.
• Ser rescatado, 1994–1996.
• El camino a Sevilla (Híspalis).
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Ooooooooo, Roman ruins! Hubba-hubba!!!
wickedhamster:
Hubba-hubba is something SG might say. Is that Latin?
Wow, what an interesting place!
I’m looking forward to some day seeing the photos of that island, in place. I know how to refer to a kitchen island, in French… how do you say it, in Spanish?
Judy C:
The island will be completed today. We love the way it looks. I will share photos of the new kitchen once things are finally put away and the new light fixture is up. Es una isla de cocina. Muy fácil. What is it in French?
Oh, duh… I realized as soon as I clicked to send, that all I need to do is read your Spanish version, to find out how to say Isla de la cocina 🙂
Judy C:
Double duh! That didn’t even dawn on me when I just replied!
Wow, Mitchell, how fascinating! Here in Canada anything that is over 100 years old is considered very old. Can’t imagine something 14-37 AD. How thrilling to walk on a Roman road. Looking forward to seeing your new kitchen island.
Robin:
When we bought our house in San Diego, SG told my mother we bought an old, old, old, old house. It was built three years before she was born. She was NOT amused. And, yes, the idea of walking on the road to Híspalis was almost magical. Photos to come once the apartment is actually presentable. It’s better but it’s still a disaster.
I’d love to visit that Roman mausoleum. And walk the old road to Seville! I’ve seen some Roman ruins in Rome (of course), a bit of old Roman wall in London, and the Roman baths in Bath, but that’s it.
Debra:
Walking the old road was a wonderful feeling. I’m astounded by the history surrounding us.
How amazing those mausoleums have been around for 2000+ years!!! And seem rather well-preserved, at least the exteriors! And to walk that road … amazing. The history of it all …
Bob:
Granted the mausoleums were reconstructed, but the original materials survived. Yes, the history here amazes me at every turn.
Rome at its prime
Adam:
It’s astounding the reach Rome had at that time.
Boud here. Europe is amazing that way, full of ancient places you never read about in the history books. Thanks so much for showing us this amazing site. I’m certainly glad they had to stop digging when they found it, and preserve it.
Speaking of Romans, my screen name is that of a late great small, combative and beloved cat, Boudicca, named for the British warrior Queen who nearly turned back a massive Roman army of invasion, at the Battle of Colchester. Just sayin. Rhymes with mood!
Boud:
Many homeowners are wary of doing digging renovations because they have to report any discoveries (and then change their plans) and there are often discoveries. I should have realized where your screen name came from. You ARE Boudicca!
They did a good job rebuilding those mausolea “in the style” of the Romans. What a discovery! The location’s a little inauspicious, but I guess that can’t be helped, if no-one knew these remains were here when they built all around the site. It happens all the time in London – something gets demolished, and lo and behold! Roman/Anglo Saxon/Viking/Medieval artefacts and architecture are unearthed… Jx
Jon:
It’s fascinating to realize that that used to be at the city walls. Yes, digging is always a surprise here.
Well that’s pretty darn cool. Was everyone cremated, do you suppose or were bodies stacked up or individual tombs or coffins or what? I’m confused. Oh, wait. I just did some googling. I understand a little better now and also, am now familiar with the word “columbarium.” Whoa-Ho!
I love that you finally had dinner at home and ordered in pizza! Do you know that there is no pizza delivery to Lloyd? Now that deserves a sigh for sure.
Ms. Moon
Ms. Moonsigh:
Glad you did some googling. Cremation as well as interment. We’ve been happy to discover that just about everyplace here has delivery. Many use Glovo, a food delivery service. But some, like the pizza place, have their own delivery people. Even Burger King has their own delivery service.
Ohio needs to get the ancient Romans to show them how to build roads, that is better than some of the interstates in Ohio. One box at a time, life will settle.
David:
The Romans were geniuses when it came to construction. Roman concrete was often stronger and longer-lasting than the modern version.
So much history and right at your finger tips! Enjoy.
Jim:
Every little walk is filled with surprises.
How wonderful for Paula. Not that I know anything about being an oboist, but I’ve heard the oboe is quite difficult to play. Your place is getting there, surely and not all that slowly. I’ll be happy to see photos.
Love,
Janie
janiejunebug:
We have listened to Paula’s evolution on the oboe. I used to think she was good, but oh my god it sounds like magic now. She used to play the oboe. Now she IS the oboe. Too soon for photos but getting close!
I would love visiting the mausoleums. And just think of all the feet that have walked that road….
Kelly:
Imagining those that had walked that road 2000 years ago was on my mind. What a wonder!
What a fantastic building to come across in the park. Those ancient Romans made things to last!
Kirk:
They were so advanced in so many ways (and awful in others). Their concrete was better than the modern version!
Very cool! It’s funny to think these were discovered just a year before I went to Spain for the first time. (I didn’t go to Cordoba, thought.)
Steve:
That was a long time ago. But it’s amazing how long these structures remain unknown.
Steve:
I’m always surprised by the discoveries in recent times that lay hidden just below the surface for thousands of years.
if these walls could talk !
Urspo:
Oh, how I wish the walls could!