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Re: Casa Bacardi Rum Plant, San Juan, Puerto Rico
I've visited the Bacardi plant too, and remember being quite impressed by it. As I recall, the original was in Cuba and the family moved to P.R. to escape Castro. And I'm proud to see you standing after those free samples! Thanks for the post.
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Re: London's Fabled Soho...with Food
Very interesting blog Paul. Well presented and colourful.
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Nov. 17: A Night out in Madrid
Really nicely exposed and atmospheric photo PH! Completely typifies the sidewalk eating culture. Come back summer!
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Nov. 17: A Night out in Madrid
That is a stunning photograph Pheymont.
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Nov. 17: A Night out in Madrid
Thanks for the kind words, guys! I just wish I were sitting there now...
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Nov. 17: A Night out in Madrid
This is a photograph ? Wow, it looks like a beautiful painting.
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Dec. 21, 2014: Tapas Bar Delights
A very civilised way of grabbing a snack when you're on the go. The Tapas Bar has become a success across Europe.
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Oct 7th, 2014: Grand Central Oyster Bar, New York
You won't find me eating oysters there (or anywhere!) but I've always loved the Guastavini tile ceilings. Not only gorgeous, but a lot like stepping back into another time in the station (Jack Finney fans will know what I mean...)
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Oct 7th, 2014: Grand Central Oyster Bar, New York
There's more than oysters at this restaurant, one of my favorites in New York as well. Excellent seafood selection as well.
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, June 12, 2014: Temple Bar, Dublin, Ireland
A great place for the craic! Love it.
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Re: Guinness Storehouse, Dublin, Ireland. Where Gumbo was #44
While not a beer fan I did once live in Golden, Colorado within smelling distance of Coors when the wind was blowing my direction. Which it obviously was not the day I decided that was the house for me. But I'll concede, it could have been worse. My only other distantly related experience was spending a few days in Norfolk with Val Guinness, a very gracious & entertaining lady. Beer is a thing I lump together with team sports and spending time beneath the hood of a car for no discernible...
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Re: Guinness Storehouse, Dublin, Ireland. Where Gumbo was #44
A love for beverages is a personal and often acquired taste. Others share your feelings about beer. Others feel the same way about wine, hard spirits, coffee or tea. To each, their beverage of choice! I enjoy sampling whatever beverage is popular in a region. For example, when in the hills of Sri Lanka, there's nothing better than a cup of BOPF tea. In Italy, it makes sense to focus on the wine. When in Ireland, you need to try the Guinness and some of their triple distilled whiskey.
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Re: Guinness Storehouse, Dublin, Ireland. Where Gumbo was #44
Interesting, Dr F, that you're a fan of fannings (the F in BOPF). The smallest particles of the tea, what tea bags are made from, I too prefer it to whole leaf as I like my tea strong. Now we have a beverage in common.
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Re: Where Gumbo Watched the Sun Rise (Puzzle #20)
Acadia is one of the few "main" US National Parks I've yet to visit. A serious gap in my travel map.... Having just spent a large number of hours on an Air Canada flight to and from South America, I found it interesting to read the claim that Acadia sees the first USA Sunrise. The ads on the AirCanada video screens from Newfoundland made it very clear that if you want to see the first sunrise in North America, you need to go there instead. That is something I hope to do soon as well.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, June 4, 2015: Modern-day Cowboy
Thank God there are still cowboys in the world! Tough, hard-working guys -- real men. I came across this fellow I'll call "Roy" at the Bar U Ranch in Alberta. The Bar U is a Canadian Historic Site that every summer...
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Bar U Ranch, Alberta (Where Gumbo was #368)
Gumbo was visiting the historic Bar U Ranch National Historic Site, once one of the largest ranches in Canada. The ranch preserves buildings and the historic period when large herds of cattle roamed the prairies, before they were fenced in.
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Jan. 8, 2020: Coligny Beach, Hilton Head, South Carolina
Samantha and her husband share pictures of their recent trip to Coligny Beach on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. The sunset was amazing.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Sep 1, 2015: Champagne Bar, QM2
Cruising the open seas is always a memorable experience and one of my particular favourite journeys was on the Queen Mary 2 from Southampton to New York. The good thing about cruising is you can pass the time as you please and there are...
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Feb. 7, 2018: Cheers on Beacon Hill, Boston
Samantha visits the "place where everybody knows your name" from the popular sitcom.
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Hyatt Resorts – Hyatt Regency Orlando. Florida
Samantha takes a luxurious break at a resort hotel.
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Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort
Samantha shares her visit to the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa. She says it is one of the best Hyatt Brand Resorts she has visited.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Oct 7th, 2014: Grand Central Oyster Bar, New York
A visit to New York City is a must on anyone's travel itinerary or wish list. Whether you go for the architecture, the history, the nightlife or to just soak in the whole atmosphere of the place, it is certainly an unforgettable...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Dec. 21, 2014: Tapas Bar Delights
Ready for opening (in late evening), here's a well-appointed traditional tapas bar in Barcelona, although one with a twist: Irati specializes in Basque flavors. It's self-service at the bar; when you're done, you pay by the number of plates or skewers...
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Guinness Storehouse, Dublin, Ireland. Where Gumbo was #44
I was surprised at how challenging this puzzle turned out to be, but it was correctly picked off by Ottoman in its waning minutes. PortMoresby submitted the only other suggestion, the Labbatt's brewery in Toronto. Gumbo was...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, June 12, 2014: Temple Bar, Dublin, Ireland
Ireland is well known for it's music, food, brews and friendly fun people, all of which (and more) can be found and enjoyed in Temple Bar. Temple Bar is an area on the south bank of the River Liffey in...
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Casa Bacardi Rum Plant, San Juan, Puerto Rico
A factory visit with a twist: Samantha takes us to the home of some of the world's favorite rums.
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March 14, 2019: Sloppy Joe's, Key West
DrFumblefinger pays a quick visit to Sloppy Joe's Bar in Key West, a favorite place of author Ernest Hemingway when he lived in the city in the 1930s.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Nov. 17: A Night out in Madrid
Summer evenings in Madrid lend themselves to outdoor dining and drinking, with nearly every street and plaza taken up with tables. Even tiny restaurants and bars spread themselves out as evening temperatures become pleasant. Since Madrilenos start the...
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Where Gumbo Watched the Sun Rise (Puzzle #20)
Its promoters claim Mt. Cadillac, in Acadia National Park, sees the first sunrise in the U.S. from its perch on Maine's Mt. Desert Island—and while that's true only in fall and winter (other parts of Maine get the rest of the year) climbing or...
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Six Tapas Bars in Seville, Spain
We just spent five days in Seville, walking the city, seeing the sights, taking a day trip to Jerez—and eating tapas. If ever there were a city with a tapas bar on every corner, Seville is it. In fact, maybe two on every corner! Five...
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Cruise ship to feature underwater bar
Ponant's four new small-ship cruisers will feature a unique amenity: a below-the-waterline lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows on the sea life.
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Times Square and the Waterford Times Square Ball
A New Years' visit to New York and a chance to see the iconic crystal ball, both up-close and as it drops to mark the beginning of another year.
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A France without bistros? C'est possible!
The traditional French bistro, or cafe-bar-restaurant, might be an endangered species. The numbers have been dropping since the 1960s.
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January 24, 2019: Driving the Cowboy Trail on a late January afternoon
DrFumblefinger shares some photos taken this week while driving the scenic Cowboy trail in western Alberta.
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Re: Times Square and the Waterford Times Square Ball
Great post and brings back fond memories! There's nothing quite like Time Square and, as the saying goes, a "nice place to visit but wouldn't want to live there". Thanks for sharing this, Samantha!
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Re: Hyatt Resorts – Hyatt Regency Orlando. Florida
The 32-story, 1641-room hotel was originally constructed in 1986 as The Peabody Orlando. I remember well when all traffic stopped on International Drive to allow the Ducks the time to cross the street safely - then enter the Duck pond inside the Hotel.
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Re: Hyatt Resorts – Hyatt Regency Orlando. Florida
HI Garry, thanks for the comment. I can imagine what a scene I-Drive must have been. I'd have loved watching those cute ducks cross the street, however annoying it was to traffic Thanks for sharing.
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Re: A France without bistros? C'est possible!
I'm surprised the influx of Starbucks and McDonalds weren't blamed for this.
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July 22, 2020: Breaking Bad—Saul's Law Office, Albuquerque
Samantha and her husband checked out Saul's Law Office on their self-guided "Breaking Bad" tour.
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Bar Flying U Ranch, Grand Teton National Park
DrFumblefinger visits one of the historic ranches on the Grand Teton National Park.
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NCIS New Orleans "Tru Tone Bar"
Samantha and her husband visit R Bar which is the building used for Tru Tone in the tv show NCIS New Orleans.
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Grand Hyatt Rockin' New Year’s Eve Party - Denver, CO
Party time, and Samantha takes us to the Denver hotel whose big New Year's Eve event keeps drawing her back.
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London's Fabled Soho...with Food
A neighborhood with a "certain reputation" keeps up its appearances and attraction while also becoming a foodie heaven.
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Anchor Bar: Where the Wings Come From
Samantha and her husband made time to stop into the Anchor Bar in Buffalo to try some Buffalo wings where they were invented.
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Viking Octantis Ship in Antarctica
LestertheInvester outlines a journey from South America to Antarctica, aboard the fabulous new expedition ship, the Viking Octantis.
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Oregon Public House, Springfield, Oregon
Samantha shares her visit to the Public House in Springfield, Oregon where the community can gather to enjoy a variety of foods, enjoy a pint, and good conversation.