A Photograph that brings back a happy memory

 Good Morning Wednesday Bloggers.

Today I'm going to write about a photograph that brings back happy memories. This particular photo was taken in Wales in 2011. I like it because it's the last time all my family got together. 

So, as I think I mentioned last week, I  have 5 sisters and 3 brothers. Both my parents passed away at a fairly young age by today's standards. The age range of my brothers and sisters is from 70 to 50 so most of them also have grown up children of their own - many of whom now have their own children.

The main problem with getting all my family together is that my brother Adrian lives in New Zealand and I live in Chile. Trying to organise a holiday at the same time is always complicated, especially because I have to comply with the academic year and take holidays in February which is normally cold and wet in the UK where the rest of my family live. However, in 2011 I manage to travel to the UK in July for a special family reunion. 

Among all my brothers and sisters, we rented a huge farmhouse in Wales in the middle of nowhere for a week and people just arrived whenever they could for as long as they could. I think about 35 people visited in total, with everyone staying for at least 2 or 3 nights. It was an amazing place and we had a fun time.

We spent our days cooking, playing board games, making music, doing jigsaws, playing table tennis and pool, going for long walks in the countryside, and swimming and boating on a small lake. In the evenings we built a fire by the lake and sat out making music, drinking and chatting late into the night. It was really nice to be in such close proximity with all my brothers and sister after such a long time.


This isn't a special photograph technically, nor is it particularly beautiful. I think the most important thing about this photograph is the fact that we are all in it and we all look happy.


Write about a photograph you took or appear in.
Say:
Where and when the photograph was taken,
What the photograph shows,
Why you like the photograph,
What happy memory it makes you remember,

Try to write at least 150 words. 
Write a comment on your teacher’s blog and on the blogs of at least 3 classmates.


Comments

  1. PaulaMarch 27, 2024 at 4:59 AM

    wooow is so big your family, it's good that you guys got together, i hope they can again hang out again

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    1. SimonMarch 27, 2024 at 5:59 AM

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    2. SimonMarch 27, 2024 at 6:00 AM

      I just had a sister visit in February. Our next meeting will be hanging out online LOL:)

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  2. RodrigoMarch 27, 2024 at 5:00 AM

    I thought the story was beautiful, it's nice that despite the distance that separates them I still have a nice memory and affection.

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  3. FuhuaMarch 27, 2024 at 5:05 AM

    What a excited moment when all the families are together

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  4. NachoMarch 27, 2024 at 5:08 AM

    Beautiful place to enjoy time with the family! Tranks for sharing it.

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    1. SimonMarch 27, 2024 at 5:58 AM

      The countryside of Wales is very beautiful

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  5. Antgirl.March 27, 2024 at 5:10 AM

    He has several brothers, how nicet hat they are so close despite the distance.

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  6. Cata ✨March 27, 2024 at 5:20 AM

    You all look so happy!! :)

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  7. TrixMarch 27, 2024 at 5:33 AM

    You have a beautiful family! This photo conveys joy

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  8. ZucaritasMarch 27, 2024 at 5:34 AM

    It´s sweet that everyone can get together and share as a family.

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  9. hopeMarch 27, 2024 at 5:47 AM

    Nice picture 😌👌

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  10. paulette duranMarch 27, 2024 at 5:48 AM

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  11. Jose HigueraMarch 27, 2024 at 5:49 AM

    https://josehiguerafau.blogspot.com/

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  12. JuanMarch 27, 2024 at 5:51 AM

    Beautiful and numerous family

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  13. Madeleine CornejoMarch 27, 2024 at 6:00 AM

    Great! I like the large family.

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  14. TrixMarch 27, 2024 at 11:42 AM

    Wow! Bonfire nights are really great, I hope to have a vacation like that hahaha

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  15. grace vargasMarch 27, 2024 at 2:25 PM

    Beautiful family!!

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  16. María Paz BravoMarch 27, 2024 at 2:26 PM

    wow is a beautiful picture

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  17. EMILIAApril 3, 2024 at 4:40 AM

    Your family is so big, it´s great!

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  18. Rayen RamosApril 3, 2024 at 5:50 AM

    Nice image!!

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  19. JavieraApril 3, 2024 at 5:58 AM

    Nice photo, they look very happy together

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  20. AlmendraApril 3, 2024 at 6:03 AM

    Beautiful and numerous family :) !

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  21. PollethApril 3, 2024 at 3:31 PM

    Is a very large family

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