Tagged With "fishing"
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Re: Whitby - North Yorkshire Coastal Town
I haven't been to Whitby in years...thank yu for the memories!
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Re: Whitby - North Yorkshire Coastal Town
Camping on the pig farm beyond the abbey in the sixties �� But loved it. A fine wee nugget of a port town that never seems to lose its charm - there's no room, unlike sprawling cousins of Scarboro, Brid and Filey
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, March 18th, 2014: Chihuahua Man of Marsaxlokk
Island Man, just over a year ago I landed on Malta after my freighter trip from Singapore. I stayed first in Marsaxlokk for several days, at Duncan Accommodations, above the bar of the same name, which it appears Chihuahua Man is looking right at! I loved the town, especially fun on market day. Thanks for the memory.
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, March 18th, 2014: Chihuahua Man of Marsaxlokk
Love the photo and the backstory, Islandman! Chihuahuas are really quite amazing animals -- extremely intelligent and very affectionate with their owners. A little small for my taste, but I can see his attraction to them.
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Re: Lunenberg, Nova Scotia (Where Gumbo Was #244)
The Ship "Picton Castle" was constructed for a company in Swansea - Wales. It was the first Ship to arrive in Norway near the end of WW2 and was known as the "Liberator of Norway"
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Re: Iquitos Jungle Tour
Thanks, what an incredible tour. Even has a Gumbo favorite,a Gustave Eiffel building! https://www.travelgumbo.com/blo...with-the-tour-eiffel
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Re: Iquitos Jungle Tour
I was going to ask about the different face paints.What were the differences between single ,married and looking, or could you tell?
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Re: Iquitos Jungle Tour
Originally Posted by Travel Rob: I was going to ask about the different face paints.What were the differences between single ,married and looking, or could you tell? The one I have in the photo is married (this was to avoid confusion, I was there with my boyfriend but we're not really married). The one for single was a lot simpler, just a streak on each cheek as I remember it, but I didn't get to see the one for 'looking' as no one in our group was!!
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Re: September 20. 2019: Drying Fish, Beruwala, Sri Lanka
The Sri Lankans sure know how to make some delicious curries from those dried fish, Professor -- thanks for showing how it's done, so simple really. It's surprising how the tradition lasts, even in days of good refrigeration. For example, in Alaska many of the dog team owners dry hundreds -- even thousands -- of salmon each year with which to feed their teams (and themselves) over the long cold winter. Spaniards remain fond of dried salted fish for their dishes, and I'm sure there are other...
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Re: Feb. 5, 2016: Fishing boats, Santiago de Cuba
You must have been tempted to spend a few hours fishing the blue waters !
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Re: Touch a Shark at Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach
I love visiting this aquarium, too, Samantha! The shark tank is extremely cool and there are lots of interesting exhibits to explore -- especially fun with kids. Still, my personal favorite is the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Dec 17, 2014: Fish Creek Park, Calgary
You picked the perfect morning for these photos, SCP. The light in winter in Calgary is really superb for photos, and you did a great job with these. Happy Holidays to you as well!
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Re: Ripley's Aquarium of Canada, Toronto
Certainly is worth going to Toronto just for that experience ! Taking the kids to an exhibition of wildlife stays with them forever. They reminisce with their friends for years. Never forget it. Certainly would love to repeat the experience myself. Looks like a masterpiece of an Aquarium.
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Re: Ripley's Aquarium of Canada, Toronto
Thanks for your comments, Garry. The kids there were all having a lot of fun, so it would be the kind of place for families to visit for sure. They have special kid-focused exhibits and play areas, perfect for keeping their attention and letting off some steam. The Dangerous Reef exhibit is especially impressive and worth the ticket price all by itself. But there are a lot of unusual exhibits and aquatic animals. My favorite aquarium still remains the Monterey Bay Aquarium, which I hope to...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, January 13, 2015: Red Carp, Thousand Island Lake
The Thousand Islands Lake is a artificial lake located in the southwest of the city of Hangzhou. There are 1,078 islands dotting a lake that covers 567.4 square kilometers. In 1959, Xin’anjiang Dam, which is used to generate...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, March 31, 2015 : The Stilt Fisherman of Sri Lanka
Stilt fishing is unique to Sri Lanka and is found only on the southwestern part of the island (between Unawatuna and Weligama). The fishermen sit on a cross bar called a petta (although plastic chairs are also used) tied to a...
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Ripley's Aquarium of Canada, Toronto
One of Toronto’s newest big attractions is Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada , with underwater creatures and habitats from across the globe. It's in a fabulous location, on the harborfront adjoining the CN Tower, Rogers Center and...
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October 4, 2017: Fishermen on Kerala Beach
Professor Abe shares snapshots and a first-hand account of a traditional fishing method in Kerala, India
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May 19, 2017: Kingfishers, Northern England
A uniquely "Ian Cook" photo-essay of beautiful kingfishers doing what kingfishers do.
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Whitby - North Yorkshire Coastal Town
Whitby, North Yorkshire. A modern visitor attraction, working fishing port, with ancient religious heritage that inspired Bram Stoker.
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Ala Moana Center, Waikiki: World's Largest Open-Air Mall
Samantha takes us to Hawaii's biggest shopping mall, which is also the largest open air mall anywhere.
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The Rockefeller Gardens - Ormond Beach, Florida
Join Samantha for a visit to the extensive gardens and park land that were once the private Florida estate of the Rockefellers.
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August, 14, 2017: School of Fish, Sparks, Nevada
An unusual piece of public art captured DrFumblefinger's attention in, of all places, an outlet mall.
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Catania Market, Sicily. Part 1, the Fish
One of Catania's most popular tourist attractions is its fish market, La Pescheria. A lively place filled with an amazing diversity of sea life, it's an experience you won't soon forget.
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February 5, 2020: Cleaning the Catch, Seward
DrFumblefinger comes across some commercial fishermen cleaning their catch at Seward harbor.
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Fiumicino, Italy. Where Gumbo was #123
Gumbo was visiting a small city many people travel through, but few people stop to visit. Gumbo was in Fiumicino, Italy. Rome's main airport, Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino (FCO) is situated a few kilometers from downtown...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Jul 6, 2015: Fish Market, Catania
The city of Catania is on the south-east coast of Sicily and is known as the "Milan" of the south. Renowned for the its' architecture and Roman history, it's a popular destination for locals and tourists alike. On a recent trip there...
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Fishing for wild boar in Italian waters
Yes, that's what the headline says, and what it meant. A group of Italian fishermen were startled to find a wild boar swimming alongside, 6 km off the coast of Puglia in southern Italy. After filming the video above (who would believe them...
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Lunenberg, Nova Scotia (Where Gumbo Was #244)
Gumbo was visiting the coastal town of Lunenberg in Nova Scotia. Lunenberg is a UNESCO World Heritage Site because it is the best preserved example of a British-planned community in Canada. It is a great spot to spend a day.
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Aquatic Creatures at the Sea Life Kansas City Aquarium
Join Samantha on a deep dive into the underwater world at a great aquarium.
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A Neighborhood Market in Barcelona
DrFumblefinger visits and enjoys a small market in the Gracia neighborhood of Barcelona.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, May 28, 2014: Bergen's Historic Bryggen Waterfront
— Bryggen (it actually means waterfront) is the historic wharf area of Bergen, Norway, widely known for its brightly-colored warehouses and its long history. Most of the oldest buildings date to the heyday of the Hanseatic presence here from the...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, June 2, 2014: The Fishmonger, Sri Lanka
Fish are an important and traditional source of dietary protein for those living in coastal Sri Lanka. Even in modern times fishing is still very much a cottage industry. You'll commonly see fisherman out on the ocean in the...
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Monterey's Fish House, California
Most of us would agree that one of the greatest pleasures of traveling is discovering new and terrific places to eat. I often research a few possibilities in advance of a trip but while visiting Monterey recently had not done so. Traveling...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Dec 17, 2014: Fish Creek Park, Calgary
Season's Greetings to all and I wish you safe travels over the holidays. These photos were taken in a part of Fish Creek Park in Calgary's SW. It is called Shannon Terrace. There is an old homestead down there that was once...
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Iquitos Jungle Tour
Iquitos, a surprisingly large town in the very heart of the Amazon rainforest in Peru, is one of the biggest cities in the world that’s unreachable by road. We had sailed down the Amazon river from Colombia to reach it, and now found ourselves...
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October 26, 2016: Dillon Reservoir
Samantha visits the Dillon Reservoir, a great spot in Colorado for outdoor recreation and beautiful views.
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North America, part 1 - Salmon Spawning in Canada
Kirsten Hines's series on Celebrating Nature on Seven Continents continues with stops in North America. The first post highlights salmon spawning in Canada, eh?
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Let's Go Shopping at Pike Place Market - Seattle, WA
Samantha takes us around Seattle's world-famous Pike Place Market, with its amazing variety of food, flowers and more.
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September 20. 2019: Drying Fish, Beruwala, Sri Lanka
Professor Abe's Pic of the Day shows the process of drying fish in Sri Lanka. Dried fish are a popular in Sri Lankan cuisine.
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September 6, 2019: Fishermen, Warkworth Bay, Northumberland.
Ian Cook shares some nice photos of a coble, a traditional fishing boat, in today's Pic of the Day.
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Ice Fishing 101: A Quick Overview For First Timers
Ice fishing is a very unique type of sport. It entails sitting on the ice, over a hole in the middle of winter. The conditions are miserable and you have to constantly keep your hole from freezing up. It might sound overwhelming to some people. However, for others, it is heaven on earth. Some anglers enjoy and prefer ice fishing. If you are looking to engage in this unique fishing experience, here is a quick overview for you. The basic factors which you need to know before going for ice...
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Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia (Where Gumbo was #317)
DrFumblefinger visits the pretty Maritime fishing village of Peggy Cove, a town complete with its own picturesque light house.
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Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery, Branson
DrFumblefinger visits a trout hatchery in Branson, Missouri.
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November 2, 2019: Alaskan Brown Bear fishing at Devil's Falls
DrFumblefinger enjoyed watching an Alaskan brown bear fishing beneath the roar of Devil's Falls in Katmai National Park.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, March 18th, 2014: Chihuahua Man of Marsaxlokk
Marsaxlokk (pronounced "Marsushlock") is a fishing village on the south coast of Malta. It's popular for its picturesque promenade, traditional Maltese fishing boats, Sunday market and a choice of restaurants that serve some of the best seafood...