That phrase was written by a Portuguese poet Cesario Verde, who lived in the late 19th century, and in a few words he explains how the cobblestone is done. It’s hard work and an art. Nowadays there are very few left who know how to do it and sometimes it is the reason why it has holes on the sidewalks.You have to be careful….
Thank you so much for adding to my understanding of the phrase. Yes, as our friend wrote in his post it is difficult to recruit new tradesmen for this grueling work.
That phrase was written by a Portuguese poet Cesario Verde, who lived in the late 19th century, and in a few words he explains how the cobblestone is done. It’s hard work and an art. Nowadays there are very few left who know how to do it and sometimes it is the reason why it has holes on the sidewalks.You have to be careful….
Thank you so much for adding to my understanding of the phrase. Yes, as our friend wrote in his post it is difficult to recruit new tradesmen for this grueling work.