En altitude 🏔️ #France🇫🇷 #france #alpes #montalbert #montalbertvillage #montagne #mont #light#mountain #picoftheday #ski #laplagne #paradiski #paradiski🌲🎿⛄️❄️🇫🇷🌐🗻🏂🚡 #portraitphotography #sport #model #menmodel #sporthiver #motivation #bokeh #bokehphotography #bokeheffect @rossignol 📸 photo by @mickael.ribeiro93 (à La Plagne Paradiski) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpS9oKFMyI9/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

The small village of Notre-Dame du Pré with the autumn vibe @notredamedupré @coeurdetarentaisetourisme @savoiemontblanc - #notredamedupré #laplagnevallee #laplagnemontalbert #tarentaise #savoiemontblanc #coeurdetarentaise #montalbert #moutiers #autumnvibes #moodygrams #explore_aura #lesalpesfr #explore_savoie #frenchalps #oftheafternoon #fisheyelemag #folkscenery #montagne #savoietourisme #automne #autumncolors #laplagne (à Notre-Dame-Du-Pré, Rhone-Alpes, France) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkgUi3JM3co/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Various light sources, Mont Albert. #turnonthelight #light #montalbert (at Mont Albert, Victoria) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChEdH-8JGYH/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

November 26, 1808

Rose at 1/2 p. 9. Went to Turnevelli’s at 11 ; nose a little improved. Sat one hour. The thing grows more hideous at every touch. Called at the house which C. gave me as his residence. The lady said he did not lodge there, she not being able to accommodate his family — that is, his niece. . . . .” Old enough to be my grand-father!” Helas! quand reviendrai¹? Roved about two or three hours hunting a chess table, or stand with chess board inlaid ; did not find one to please me. Home at 1/2 p. 3 to dress for dinner, being engaged to General Picton at the Tower Coffee-house. Went there, the nose not- withstanding, at 1/2 p. 5. Y: Captain Charles Smith ; Baron Montalbert, who had served in St. Domingo, and said De Pestre was one of his officers, i. e., under his command. Spoke of De Pestre handsomely, but not in the warm terms which his virtues, his courage, and his talents merit. Also Dr. ———, an Irish gentleman who was in the medical department of Trinidad with Picton, and his particular friend, a frank, intelligent man. General Picton was governor of Trinidad, and had here a very unpleasant lawsuit, on a charge of applying torture to a mulatto girl to extort a confession of a theft to which there was a reason to believe she was a party. The ministry did not support him.

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Saturday (26th) again. Our dinner was a very good one, of three courses and four kinds of wine. Being in very bad order for society, I left them before coffee and got home at 1/2 p. 10. Just spoke to B. and came to my room. After ruminating and doing nothing for two hours, to bed about 1. In the course of the day called on Madame W. and found her in tears, with a gentleman by her side, consoling her in his manner, and from which I supposed something very melancholy had happened. He went off, and on inquiring the cause, which was — too long to be written — I found it so ridiculous that I scolded and laughed at her until she also laughed.

1  Alas! when shall I return.

Gandhi - El Invisible

Hello! I finally got all the Mario Duarte posts complete with their Spanish audio, and of course, it'll be the same for this one.

We're on the second week of the Central American independence month, which includes Costa Rica, yada, yada, yada, I covered that already. This week's song is one the most important Latin, Costarican Rock classics, and it's called 'El Invisible' ('The Invisible Man' would be the most accurate translation)

But before we get into the song, let's check the band (I love this song but I know the research I'm about to start will be EXTENSE)

About the band

'Gandhi' is a Costarican band formed in 1993 in CR's capital city, San José. Gandhi is:

Luis Montalbert-Smith Echeverría: voice, guitar and keyboards, Abel Guier Oreamuno: Bass, Massimo Hernández Osti: drums, and Federico Miranda Garnier: guitar.

Though musicians Bruno Porter, Mauricio Pauly, Luis Arenas, Bernardo Trejos and Mario Carvajal also formed part of the band in its beginnings, the lineup above has been the only official one, and has remained unchanged for 25 years and 10 different albums.

So, the band started back in 1993 when Federico and Luis met at highschool and formed a band. They won 2nd place and from there, Gandhi started to get cultivated, at that point in time, without knowledge of the boys, something bigger was born.

Following years later, after several live shows, the band released their first album in 1997, titled 'En el Jardín del Corazón' (in the heart's garden), and today's song was part of it. Then in 1999 they released their second album with a remasterized version of 'El Invisible' which was also very requested on local radios even before the relaunch. All of this catapulted them to be at the top of Costarican rock and in general music scene, where they stay as memorable as bands like Malpaís, José Capmany and Café con Leche, Marfil or Evolución, among others.

I remember, personally, that I discovered Gandhi because of their 2009 album 'Arigato No!', which also took them to La Antigua Aduana in where they performed and recorded a DVD for the album, which has been called the best concert from a national band in the history of Costarican rock. The success of this album had them play alongside Aerosmith's 2009 concert in La Guácima.

in 2014 they presented with Costa Rica's National Symphonic Orchestra, and went to China to play in two of Beijing's most important festivals. There's also a documentary that you can watch here (and I personally will, maybe a reaction video could come out of it? idk)

Then the 7th album, 'Universo Asimetrico' came, and the band earned an ACAM award. In 2018, Gandhi celebrated their 25th anniversary. In 2020, they released their X album: 'Boicot: Victoria' [Boycott: Victory], and I'm pretty sure we'll have Gandhi for another while.

That is basically what they have done, you know, I try to condense as much history as I can but in some cases it becomes impossible to make it short (and I have to admit I wanted to be as extense as possible with the CR bands)

About the song

'El Invisible' (as said before, the most accurate translation would be 'the invisible man') is a Latin rock song, with very distinctive sounds like the güiro that starts playing at around 0:05 and that goes practically all through the song.

You can also hear a rhythmic pattern on the melodic guitar and bass that you may recognize from the bassline on songs like 'Smooth (ft. Rob Thomas)' or 'Oye Como Va' both by Santana.

At around 1:04 (and later on on the second bridge) the congas are also pretty evident, giving it one more Latin music element.

Of course, at 1:17 (and the other choruses of the song) you'll indubitably find that very specific type of riff, which, fair enough, sounds pretty Santana, but that's because Santana plays a lot of Latin rock.

Finally, at 3:07 the 2 final elements on a Latin rock track appear: the clean piano (that has a rhythm close to that in bolero music) and the guitar solo, tying everything together on a track that is as iconic as all of its elements.

Any meaning?

Thanks to my girlfriend who actually listens to a lot more music in Spanish than me, and is a philologist, writer and poet, and thus has a way better understanding of Spanish lyrics than I'll ever have.

So, she said basically this:

'El Invisible' refers to a lover that is not by her side anymore, and that she cannot forget, and so, his memories will always be present.

However it could also refer to that 'blue prince' (with a bit of spice) who knows exactly what she likes, and when to do it; without implying it was a past lover.

Or, as well, it's the guy saying that he's that perfect lover, even without knowing if she thinks the same.

The type of metaphors used can have more than one interpretation, which seems to actually be Gandhi's idea, because they want multiple experiences from multiple people to be relatable to the song.

Follow Gandhi on social media like instagram and facebook.

You can stream their music on spotify, youtube, and bandcamp.

As we celebrate Easter with immediate family let's be thankful for all that we have.. This time will pass & we shall all be on the other side.. Thank you for your texts & words of support.. See you all soon🙏 #aromatherapy #easter #coronavirus #relaxationmassage #deeptissuemassage #lomilomimassage #fullbodymassage #Montalbertnorth #Montalbert #holistichealing #wellness #wellnessjourney #Boxhillsouth #bestmassage #Kew #Keweast #Balwyn #Doncaster #Balwynnorth #Boxhillnorth #mindbodyspirit #boroondara #like4likes #like4follow #health #mindbodyspirit #Bulleen #Canterbury #Surreyhills #Lowertemplestowe #Greyrhorn (at Boroondara (C)) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-yTvKTHt8C/?igshid=1qrn2z1qwdnrs

Check out this exhibition by @mava_collective in Mont Albert gallery 345 Art Creative. The exhibition MANIFEST - Psychoanalysis of conscious feeling has artworks from many local artists exhibited in this stunning new space. Curator @petatranquilleartist has has recently brought together a Melbourne artist community who now meet, find support and exhibit as part of the @mava_collective The gallery has a small cafe too ☕️🧁 @345ac . . . . @jen_shewring @345ac @bluethumbart #bluethumbartist #345ac #jenshewring #jenshewringartist #melbourneartist #artistsoninstagram #NoNudeWalls #mavacollective #melbournegalleries #artcollector #interiorart #wallart #artoftheday #artforinteriors #homedecor #montalbert #melbourne #artforsale #montalbertart #hamiltonstreetmontalbert #australianartist #interiorstyling #instaartist #melbourneartexhibition #artgallery #interiordesignideas #montalbertvillage (at 345 AC) https://www.instagram.com/p/B615YQnHKXT/?igshid=1kzorif26m5rq

SHOWTIME The group I created in Feb are having their second group exhibition and this one is in Mont Albert The exhibition will feature over 50 artists and some of the works are BIG. The exhibition will be held at 345AC from Nov 10-25, with Opening Night on Saturday November 9 from 5-7pm Leading up to the exhibition each artist will be featured on the @mava_collective Instagram feed. Each post will have a sneak peek of the artists work, including it’s name and the medium used. Have you seen anything you like the look of yet? If you are an artist and live in Victoria click on the fb link in my bio to join MAVA and meet other artists #mavacollective #exhibition #artshow #montalbert #melbourneartists #buylocal #artexhibition (at Melbourne, Victoria, Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4YMJ0VHonK/?igshid=5hlumi09zd0j

Went on a walk tonight and now I'm 98% done the Chic-Choc Mountains race. ☺ #almostthere #instarunners #fitfam #fitnessjourney #fitnesschallenge #stepgoal #running #walking #exercise #chicchoc #chicchocmountains #virtualrun #virtualrace #virtualrunning #montalbert #quebec

En prendre plein la vue 🏔️✅ #France🇫🇷 #france #alpes #montalbert #montalbertvillage #montagne #mont #light#mountain #picoftheday #ski #laplagne #paradiski #paradiski🌲🎿⛄️❄️🇫🇷🌐🗻🏂🚡 #portraitphotography #sport #sporthiver #motivation #bokeh #bokehphotography #bokeheffect @rossignol 📸 pics by @jade.blotrp (à La Plagne Bellecote Alpes-Du-Nord) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cok6Pd0sU8_/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Nuages sur le Mont Albert #sepaq #parcdelagaspesie #montalbert #gouache #gouachepainting #pleinairpainting #nature #landscape #landscapepainting #sketch #sketching #croquis #peinture #peinturealagouache #paysage (at Parc National de la Gaspesie)

Spotted some lovely ephemera in the wonderfully eccentric Rail Fan store in Mont Albert. This centre for trainspotters has a wealth of publications on trains, trams and busses! And whole collections of moving image material on DVD... and VHS!!#therailfanshop #churchillstreet #montalbert #trainspotting #trainspotterswelcome #ephemera (at The Railfan Shop) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6kehWupNtn/?igshid=i3lnl50tvenc

Parc national de la Gaspésie

Hallo Ihr Lieben,

wir haben schon wieder so viel erlebt und ich bin drei Einträge hinterher. Deswegen fange ich mit dem ersten Stopp nach Québec City an - Parc national de la Gaspésie. 

https://www.sepaq.com/pq/gas 

Wir haben uns direkt einmal 2 Nächte auf dem Campingplatz gesichert. Der Ranger war sehr nett, und gab uns 25% Rabatt auf unsere Rechnung  - Seine Worte “Only for cool People!” - Na wenn das so ist, vielen Dank lieber Ranger. :) Er gab uns die Auswahl, auf einem Campingplatz ganz alleine zu sein oder unter Menschen - wir haben uns für Menschen entschieden - nicht ganz so gruselig im Wald. Praktisch war, dass direkt vor unserem Stellplatz ein Trail losging, so kann man  von “Zu Hause” aus starten und danach auch wieder direkt ins Auto fallen. :) 

Nach unserer Ankunft haben wir mit dem ersten Trail gestartet und sind den Le Lac-aux-Américains gelaufen, welcher uns zum Le Mont-Xalibu Wanderweg geführt hat. Diese Wanderung wurde uns empfohlen, da der Ausblick so schön sein solle und wir nicht mehr den ganzen Tag Zeit hatten. Das war eine ordentlich anstrengende Wanderung für den ersten Tag und die Vorstellung ”was Leichtes” zu machen. ;) Der schöne Ausblick war uns nur 5 Minuten unter wolkigen Bedingungen gegönnt, und kurz danach zog der Himmel endgültig zu. Wir wanderten noch bis zur Spitze des Berges durch Wolken und Nebel und trafen eine Hand voll Hühner, die sich nicht aus der Ruhe bringen ließen. Oben angekommen war es sehr windig, kalt und nass - aber auch das hatte was. 

Am darauf folgenden Tag nahmen wir uns den Wanderweg vor “unserer Haustür” vor - Auf zum Le Mont-Albert! Diese Strecke war ebenfalls sehr kräftezehrend, aber nach 2,5 Stunden waren wir am Ziel, dem Aussichtspunkt, angekommen. Pünktlich zu unserer Ankunft, verzogen sich die Wolken und wir hatten eine traumhafte Aussicht. Unser eigentlicher Plan war es, den Roundrip mit 11,4km zu machen, sprich einmal hoch und wieder die selbe Strecke runter. Wir entschieden uns dann aber spontan um, da der Weganfang für die Le Tour-du-Mont-Albert (ein etwas längerer Rundweg) so schön aussah. Somit ging es auf den Loop. Der so schöne, angenehme Weg verschwand ziemlich schnell, und dann ging es nur noch über Felsen und große Steinbrocken hoch und runter. Unfassbar anstrengend und es fühlte sich endlos an. Erstrecht wenn man die Schilder sah, die einem die verbleibende Kilometeranzahl anzeigten. Insgesamt sind wir 17,4 km in 8 Stunden gelaufen, Snack-/Pipi- und Fotopausen mit eingerechnet. Eine Stunde vor unserem Ziel sind wir fast in zwei Elche hineingerannt. Wir liefen in einem schnellen Tempo den Wanderweg entlang, um so schnell es geht zurück zum Auto zu kommen, da es langsam dunkel wurde. Ich für meinen Teil habe nur noch auf meine Füße geschaut, damit ich nicht über einen Stein oder Ast falle. Ich schaute kurz hoch, da der Wanderer der immer 5-10 Minuten vor uns lief, wieder aufgetaucht war. Er gab uns ein Zeichen leise zu sein und wir blieben stehen. Links vom Wanderweg im Gebüsch standen eine Elch-Mama mit Ihrem Kind und gönnten sich Ihr Abendessen a la Blatt. Ein atemberaubender Moment! So nah waren wir noch nie an Elchen dran, und sie schien es auch nicht zu stören. Ich sprang zu dem Wanderer auf die andere Seite des Weges und Michi blieb noch einen Moment stehen. Das Elch-Kind war nur leider sehr neugierig und bewegte sich auf die Mitte des Weges zu und blockierte somit den Durchgang für Michi. Durch einen Elch getrennt, das hat man auch nicht alle Tage. ;) Da Michi es für nicht so schlau empfand, zwischen Elch-Kind und Elch-Mama zu stehen, bahnte er sich einen Weg durch den Wald um wieder zu uns zu gelangen. Das Elch-Kind lief vor allem mir immer wieder ein Stück entgegen, da ging mir schon die Düse. War wohl nur die kindliche Neugierde, aber wenn das Kind schon so groß ist wie ein kleines Pferd, dann hab ich doch echt Respekt. Fast am Zeltplatz angekommen beobachteten wir dann noch einen Bieber im Wasser. 

Tag 3 - Ich wachte auf mit Schmerzen an mehreren Körperstellen. Meine Knie hatte es sehr mitgenommen, auf Grund des letzten Trails, Blasen hatte ich mir gelaufen und in der rechten Hand eine Sehnenscheidenentzündung geholt - man sollte meinen ich wäre den Berg geklettert. Somit bestieg Michi den letzten Berg, Le Mont-Richardson (11,5km Rundtrip) alleine. 1 Stunde bevor er zurückkam, sprachen mich 4 ältere Herrschaften an, ob dass da oben mein Freund wäre,  er würde so schnell den Berg hinauf rennen, er wäre ein Athlet, sie konnten Ihren Augen kaum trauen. Das war schon sehr lustig. Michi hat es in 1,5 Stunden auf den Berg geschafft - sehr athletisch. :) 

This weekend it's Christmas in July @candynspicema and Candy is spicing things up for us! #foodporn #foodies #goodfoodandgreatcompany #shecooksupastorm #lankanstyle #lankansinmelbourne #mydiaries #melbournefood #montalbert #guiltypleasure Camera used: Nexus 6p f1.2 (at Candy 'n' Spice)

#nofilter #souvenir #tbt #gaspesie #randonnée #montain #hiking #montalbert #parcnationaldelagaspésie #vacances #missyougaspesie