I have one question though: did they have rubber boots back then?
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March 18, 2010
Old guard
The security guards in the historic walled city of Intramuros are dressed in uniforms patterned after those worn by the Guardia Civil during the Spanish colonial era.
I have one question though: did they have rubber boots back then?
It's that time of the month for me to bug CDP bloggers again! Our theme for April 1 is Red and the May theme day poll is up—don't forget to vote!
I have one question though: did they have rubber boots back then?
It's that time of the month for me to bug CDP bloggers again! Our theme for April 1 is Red and the May theme day poll is up—don't forget to vote!
looks young to me!
ReplyDeleteI was already wondering if these are really rubber boots. Do they all have rubber boots, I mean even those without dressed like the Guardia Civil?
ReplyDeleteThe uniform looks pretty modern. As for the rubber boots in the 1600s, I wouldn't say no because rubber has been cultivated since about 1600 BC by the ancient Mayans.
ReplyDeleteun bel uniforme, il a l'air tres fier de le porter
ReplyDeleteA rather nice uniform, I think. And it looks lightweight so it shouldn't be that uncomfortable. The rubber boots I don't understand, either...maybe he was expecting a downpour?
ReplyDeleteLove the hat! As for the rubber boots...I know they had rubber boots by the 1800s so maybe yes. But probably not as nice as this one :)
ReplyDeleteCool uniform. I can forgive the rubber boots.
ReplyDeleteThe Spanish are world famous for rubber boots! Didn't you know that, Hilda?
ReplyDeleteYeah, I have to question the rubber boots too Hilda. It beats high heels though. ;-)
ReplyDeleteP.S. We voted on May's theme day last night.
Hmmm. Good point about the rubber boots!
ReplyDeleteI think those rubber boots are designed as rain-wear, not for military use. I could be wrong, of course.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and lovely shot !! This is simply nice !!Unseen Rajasthan
ReplyDeleteI've seen these guards walking around, never noticed the footwear :) Laughing on the rubber boots question :)
ReplyDeleteThe uniform looks pretty modern
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What a green, lush place to stand guard.
ReplyDeleteInteresting---I know that the making of rubber has been around for along time but I bet the civil guards didn't wear them.
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hi hilds,
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i manage to caught one guardia civil when i was there, it's a stolen shot, so just imagine his grim, unnerving look, yours is better definitely,..^-^
I'm not so glad today...
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your happy birthday !!!
I really love the hat of your guardia civil. It remembers me the XVIIIth century...
The past is so often a refuge...
a portrait very simpathetic
ReplyDeleteNot a bad place to guard!
ReplyDeleteVery clever question, Hilda! :-)
ReplyDeleteYour security guy looks a lot more approachable that did the Guardia Civil in Spain. During the Franco years it was forbidden to photograph them. And they were definitely associated with the oppression of Franco's reign.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by Oakland Daily Photo. Yes, the tower bell still tolls on the hour. The campus maintains its old time charm.
Not only did they not have rubber boots back then, they didn't have rubber duckies, either!
ReplyDeleteMy eyes went right to the boots as well!
ReplyDeleteThis photo is catchy; I found I kept coming back to look at it more. And yes, the boots..
ReplyDeleteI have a question about the boots as well, but the uniform is so snappy that I'm willing to overlook the boots.
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