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Re: South America, part 3 - Nesting Leatherback Sea Turtles

DrFumblefinger ·
Fascinating! I was just visiting Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia today and discovered that leatherbacks like to spend their summers off the coast feasting on jellyfish. Amazing what long journeys they make to lay their eggs.
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Re: Halifax Waterfront

GarryRF ·
A unique approach to "Street Art". Makes you think ! Mission accomplished.
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Re: "Cruise Night", Thunder Bay, Ontario: The 1970's and 1980's

GarryRF ·
Some beautiful cars in colours from the Candy Store ! Another amazing collection and worth a close inspection. All these cars must be kept under wraps for most of the year and wait for summer. Thanks for another visit to modern art.
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Re: "Cruise Night", Thunder Bay, Ontario: The 1970's and 1980's

Ottoman ·
Hi again GarryRF Thanks for the kind words. I'm glad you enjoyed this collection of photos. You are correct that these cars are definitely kept warm and secure in garages all over Thunder Bay during the harsh winter months, which makes it all the more special to see them out and about in the summertime. Just another reason why I love summers in the Great White North, eh.
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Re: Around Halifax

Travel Rob ·
Very nice write-up! Downtown Halifax has some very narrow streets and just was not built for the traffic it gets today. Halifax has some interesting things. It's not my favorite city but Nova Scotia as a whole is a beautiful place to take a road trip.
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Re: Possible second Viking site found in Newfoundland

DrFumblefinger ·
I wouldn't be surprised if they made their way up the St. Lawrence River some, and down the coast past New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and to the Northeastern state regions of the USA. It seems their earlier explorations were at a time of warmer weather and that what might have limited their travels and caused them to pull back was the beginning of a spell of cold weathers, perhaps even a mini-ice age. Iceland used to be a forested country, but it didn't take but 200 years or so until the Vikings...
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Re: Nova: Building the Great Cathedrals.

Paul Heymont ·
I like your comparison: it's a feat that we take for granted, but at the time was astonishing. Actually, I'm not sure I really DO take the great cathedrals for granted, as I try to imagine their building without advanced mathematics or heavy lifting equipment.
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Re: Nova: Building the Great Cathedrals.

DrFumblefinger ·
Thanks for the heads up on that. There are few things I enjoy doing more in Europe than to spend a half day exploring a great cathedral! If people haven't read it yet, I'd highly recommend Ken Follett's great book, "The Pillars of the Earth" , a work of fiction set in Medieval times and focused on the building of these great churches.
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Re: Nova: Building the Great Cathedrals.

PortMoresby ·
The Follet book is a good one and made into a decent miniseries with an excellent cast: http://dvd.netflix.com/Movie/T...srl&trkid=222336
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Gumbo’s Pic of the Day, May 1, 2015: Pulpit Rock

Mac ·
Pulpit Rock is a coastal feature at the southern tip of the Isle of Portland, Dorset, England. The artificial stack of rock was left in the 1870s after a natural arch was cut away by quarrymen at the Bill Quarry on the famous headland, Portland Bill....
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Gumbo’s Pic of the Day, May 8, 2015: Portland Bill lighthouse at dusk

Mac ·
On the isle of Portland in Dorset, England, the tip of the isle 'Portland Bill' and nearby Chesil Beach are the graveyards of many vessels that failed to reach Weymouth or Portland Roads. The Portland Race is caused by the meeting of the tides between...
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Halifax Waterfront

Travel Rob ·
Travel Rob shows us the beautiful Halifax Waterfront
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Nov. 17, 2017: Wreck of a trawler, Nova Scotia Beach

Ian Cook ·
Nothing livens up a beach walk more than spotting a shipwreck! Ian Cook shares the story of the Nova Scotia, whose ruins can be spotted at low tide in Northumberland.
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New Disney cruise ports: Quebec and Bermuda

Paul Heymont ·
Disney Cruise Line is adding Bermuda for the first time, with sailings from NY and from another new port, Quebec.
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May 8, 2017: Cape George Point Lighthouse, Nova Scotia

DrFumblefinger ·
Situated high on a cliff overlooking St. George's Bay, Cape George Point Lighthouse was an unexpected but pleasant finding while exploring Nova Scotia.
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Norway's Hurtigruten adds North America trips

Paul Heymont ·
Hurtigruten, the iconic Norwegian coastal and expedition operator, is reaching out to a new North American market.
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April 10, 2017: Sunset over the Bay of Fundy

DrFumblefinger ·
From his plane seat, DrFumblefinger captures the sun setting over the Bay of Fundy, as a storm breaks up over the Bay.
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March 23, 2017: Proud to be Hookers at Jean's Gift Shop, Chéticamp, NS

Ottoman ·
Don't let the name fool you. This family friendly arts & crafts gift shop should be rated "A" for Awesome.
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Fort Beausejour/ Fort Cumberland (Where Gumbo Was #232)

Travel Rob ·
Gumbo was found at Fort Beausejour/ Fort Cumberland in New Brunswick, Canada.
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The Acadian Museum of Quebec in Bonaventure

Travel Rob ·
Travel Rob learns about the history of Acadians in Quebec
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Around Halifax

DrFumblefinger ·
DrFumblefinger shares some images and observations of his ramblings around Halifax.
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5 Outdoor Activities You Need To Do in Canada

Amit M (Guest) ·
Canada is well known for its natural beauty, and it makes sense that outdoor activities are popular in the country. Amit has some suggestions for your consideration (sponsored content)
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Ian Cook's TravelGumbo contributions

Ian Cook ·
A listing of Ian Cook's contributions to TravelGumbo. Check out this great list of wonderful photography.
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April 26, 2018: Kilchurn Castle, Scotland.

Ian Cook ·
Ian Cook shares the history of Kilchurn Castle in the Scottish Highlands, along with some memorable monochrome images.
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Halifax's Seaport Farmer's Market

DrFumblefinger ·
DrFumblefinger visits the Seaport Farmer's Market adjoining Halifax's harbor.
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Lunenberg, Nova Scotia (Where Gumbo Was #244)

DrFumblefinger ·
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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Where in the World is Travelgumbo? (#245)

George G. ·
A new travel puzzle is posted for this week. Follow along for daily clues and use them help you solve where Gumbo's visiting this week.
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Alexander Keith's Nova Scotia Brewery, Halifax (Where Gumbo Was #274)

DrFumblefinger ·
Gumbo was visiting Halifax's historic brewery, founded by Alexander Keith in 1820. It is one of the oldest surviving commercial breweries in North America.
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Canada's 10 Best Kayaking Destinations

Floating Authority ·
Floating Authority shares ten top spots to go kayaking in Canada. Canada may well have the best assorted destinations for kayaking of any country in the world.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, May 13, 2014: Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia

Dr.Y ·
  Peggy's Cove is found about 45 km south of Halifax, Nova Scotia,   on the East Coast of Canada . Formed by plate tectonics and sculpted by glaciers and the tides of the Atlantic, its rugged landscape attracts tourists and locals...
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Nova: Building the Great Cathedrals.

PortMoresby ·
 Originally aired in 2011, this Nova episode is being rebroadcast on my local PBS station and, presumably others, on Christmas evening.  Of interest to most visitors to Europe, if only as an integral part of the skylines, it's worth watching...
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Walking through New Orleans...nibbling

Paul Heymont ·
Visiting the variety of New Orleans food on a walk through the French Quarter.
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Signs of Halifax

DrFumblefinger ·
DrFumblefinger shares some of the signs he encountered during a visit to Halifax, Nova Scotia.
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January 26, 2016: Theodore Too, Halifax, Nova Scotia

Ottoman ·
I always enjoy discovering quirky or unusual things when I travel. Case in point, Theodore Too.
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Feb. 9, 2017: Swissair Memorial, Peggy's Cove, NS

Ottoman ·
Ottoman visits the Swissair Memorial Site, which honors the victims of the 1998 crash, and those who risked their lives in rescue and recovery operations.
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Where in the World is TravelGumbo (#206)

DrFumblefinger ·
A new travel puzzle is up for this week. New clues are posted daily, so follow along and see if you can solve where in the world we are.
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Burntcoat Head Park, Nova Scotia (Where Gumbo Was #205)

DrFumblefinger ·
Gumbo was visiting Burntcoat Head Park in Nova Scotia. Situated on the Bay of Fundy, which separates Nova Scotia from New Brunswick, it is the site of the world's highest tides.
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Fairview Cemetery, Halifax, Nova Scotia

DrFumblefinger ·
DrFumblefinger visits the Fairview Cemetery in Halifax. It has a strong tie to the Titanic disaster, with more Titanic victim graves found here than anywhere else in the world.
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August 5, 2019: Inverness, Nova Scotia

Travel Rob ·
Travel Rob visits beautiful Inverness on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia.
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WestJet: New flights to two Londons

Paul Heymont ·
WestJet and its ultra-low cost subsidiary add new flights and destinations.
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July 23, 2019: City Hall, Halifax

DrFumblefinger ·
DrFumblefinger visits Halifax's City Hall, one of the oldest public buildings in Halifax.
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Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia (Where Gumbo was #317)

DrFumblefinger ·
DrFumblefinger visits the pretty Maritime fishing village of Peggy Cove, a town complete with its own picturesque light house.
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Prague for Photographers (and Instagrammers)

spacesXplaces ·
Prague is a popular city with photographers, but spacesXplaces shares some extraordinary different ways of looking at it, and some parts seldom seen.
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Part of famous Elephant Rock in New Brunswick collapses

Travel Rob ·
Part of Elephant Rock, of the Hopewell Rocks in New Brunswick, collapsed on Monday
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Where in the World is TravelGumbo (#284)

Paul Heymont ·
A new week, and a new puzzle, with more clues to follow daily. Can you figure out where our roving representative is leading you now? Answer Monday!
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St. Peter's Catholic Church and Cemetery, Nova Scotia

Travel Rob ·
Travel Rob visits St. Peter's Catholic Church and Cemetery in Ingonish, Nova Scotia
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Aug. 20, 2018: Yard Art in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia

Travel Rob ·
Travel Rob finds some impressive yard art on Cape Breton.
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Cape Breton Miners Museum, Glace Bay

Travel Rob ·
Travel Rob visits the moving and informative Cape Breton Miners Museum in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia
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Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site, Baddeck, Nova Scotia

Travel Rob ·
Travel Rob takes you to the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site in Baddeck, Nova Scotia
 
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