Venice flood: News keeps getting worse
As flooding continues in Venice, the city and its residents face not only a huge cleanup and repair bill but big future losses to its key tourism business.
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Catania Cathedral (Where Gumbo was #347)
Gumbo was visiting the Sicilian city of Catania, and exploring it's beautiful Cathedral. The Cathedral sits on a square which is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Oct. 10, 2019: Mirror Lake, Banff National Park
DrFumblefinger visits Mirror Lake in Banff National Park, one of the many beautiful lakes in the Canadian Rockies.
August 21, 2019: Audience Hall, Red Fort, Delhi
DrFumblefinger visits the impressive and spacious Audience Hall in Delhi's famous Red Fort. The Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
August 12, 2019: Bow Falls, Banff
DrFumblefinger visits Bow Falls in Banff National Park. The falls are a short hike from the Banff townsite and are very close to the popular Banff Springs Hotel.
Da Vinci's Last Supper, Milan
DrFumblefinger was very excited and pleased to be able to view Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece, the Last Supper, during a visit to Milan.
July 25, 2019: Reflections of the Alpenglow, Lake Louise
DrFumblefinger, after finishing an invigorating hike at Lake Louise, enjoys the lovely light of the setting sun and Alpenglow.
July 12, 2019: Mountain Dogwood, Yosemite National Park
DrFumblefinger enjoys visiting Yosemite National Park in spring partially to see the Mountain Dogwood trees bloom.
July 5, 2019: Vermillion Lakes, Banff National Park
DrFumblefinger visits the lovely Vermillion Lakes, an often photographed site in Banff National Park.
Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka (Where Gumbo was #328)
Gumbo was visiting the ancient city of Polonnaruwa in Sri Lanka. The city dates to the 11th century and contains some beautifully preserved ruins and art.
June 24, 2019: Lake Agnes, Banff National Park
DrFumblefinger hikes to Lake Agnes, a lovely high altitude lake in a hanging valley near Lake Louise.
Rideau Canal gets new promenade
New exhibits along the historc canal, now a UNESCO World Heritage site, highlight its importance to many groups.
Humayun's Tomb, Delhi (Where Gumbo was #315)
Gumbo was visiting the tomb of Emperor Humayun in Delhi. Said to be a fusion of Indian and Persian architectural styles, it was the first garden-tomb to be built in the country.
Kluane National Park
DrFumblefinger visits remote Kluane National Park in the Yukon territory. The park is home to most of the largest mountains in Canada, including it's tallest peak, Mt. Logan. It is home to hundreds of glaciers and forms part of the world's largest non-polar ice cap.
Grand-Place, Brussels (Where Gumbo Was #310)
DrFumblefinger explores Brussel's Grand-Place, the old market square which is lined by an assortment of interesting and beautiful buildings. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.