Tagged With "Hope Diamond"
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Re: Diamond Head State Monument, Oahu (Where Gumbo Was #230)
On my last visit to Diamond Head we left near to the closing time. A large Limousine was waiting to take us back to Waikiki. I hadn't ordered one but the driver insisted we used him to take us back. "I will charge you the same as the Taxi fare you paid to get here" Sounded like an offer too good to refuse ! Before we arrived back in Waikiki another 4 couples had joined our Taxi ride. Had to admire the driver for ingenuity. Very good earner !
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Re: Terry Fox Monument, Thunder Bay, Ontario
What a great story! That guy is an inspiration to all.
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Re: Terry Fox Monument, Thunder Bay, Ontario
Thanks for sharing this story with our audience, Ottoman. I remember Terry Fox well. His run across Canada became an important news story, and the image of him hoping on his good leg before stepping with his prosthesis has always remained with me. He was a remarkable brave young man, and it's sad that he didn't live to see the profound influence that one life can have. A reminder how how cancer can strike anyone. No age, no sex, no race, no social class is immune from its reach. I really...
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Re: Terry Fox Monument, Thunder Bay, Ontario
Thank you Travel Rob, Travel Luver and DrFumblefinger for taking the time to share your thoughts. I appreciate it, and am happy that you all enjoyed this blog.
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Re: Spring Time on Table Mountain
I have spent whole days hiking Table Mountain and haven't even covered half of it. The top of the mountain is divided by the single two lane road that cuts up and over it. This day was spent on the West side of the divide. I couldn't find any information on the square mileage, but as a rough estimate I would say "huge". There are also caves, which I have never found, but then again I have never found Phantom Falls, either. Just North of this spot there is a "ghost town" called Cherokee.
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, February 26, 2014: The Hope Diamond, Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History, Washington, D.C.
Ottoman, did you try to pocket that little gem?
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, February 26, 2014: The Hope Diamond, Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History, Washington, D.C.
DrFumblefinger, if you by chance came across any incriminating headlines, you didn't see anything. Now, thanks to TravelGumbo, I can research a nice quiet getaway...I mean retirement destinaiton for myself (cough cough).
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day. September 10, 2013: African Penguins, Boulders Beach, South Africa.
I really like penguins!
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day. September 10, 2013: African Penguins, Boulders Beach, South Africa.
Yes, think about what items would fit well for thumbnail images that people could use as avatars. We can create a bunch, and I do have a number of penguin photos that fit the bill.
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Re: Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii, Redux
Hmm.... maybe I was right ! I have no wish to terminate my "footloose" attitude. Sounds like a lake with thin ice. Diamond Head on Hawaii was my limit !
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Erasmus Hall, Brooklyn, NY: Where Gumbo Was (#81)
As my fellow New Yorker Jonathan L recognized right away, Gumbo was at Erasmus Hall High School, the oldest public school in New York, and certainly one of the most beautiful. The exterior seen in the puzzle picture, in "Collegiate...
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Welcome to the town of Dawson City, Yukon
Dawson City owns its existence as a direct result of the Klondike gold discovery in 1896 in the nearby creeks. Dawson was founded in 1897 and incorporated as a city in 1902. By 1898, the population was almost 40,000. It was the largest...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, February 26, 2014: The Hope Diamond, Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History, Washington, D.C.
Throughout my academic life I have come across the famed Hope Diamond. In elementary school I remember seeing photos of this magnificent gem. In middle school I remember hearing stories of its notorious curse. In high school...
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Out-Of-The-Box Last Minute Weekend Getaway Ideas
After a long week of fast life and pressure at work, you just want to unwind. Andrew Lowen has some ideas for how you can do it.
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Diamond Head State Monument, Oahu (Where Gumbo Was #230)
Gumbo was visiting Oahu's most famous landmark, Diamond Head, an extinct volcanic crater adjoining Honolulu. Our puzzle clues took us up the path to the rim of the crater, with its splendid views of Oahu and especially Waikiki beach.
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Delta keeps distance at boarding gate
At last, a rational boarding scheme, imposed by Covid-19. Maybe it will change how we look at getting on a plane.
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Nov. 17, 2019: Home Decorations, New Hope, PA
Jonathan L takes advantage of afternoon light to photograph some garden statues.
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Alpacas lost and found at hotel
More bizarre lost and found items, this time at a hotel chain.
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Fotografiska, New York's new photography museum
Jonathan L visits New York's newest museum: Fotografiska.
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Hope, Alaska: Gold, Salmon and more
DrFumblefinger visits Hope, Alaska. Site of the first Alaska gold rush, the town is small but many of the gold-era mining buildings survive. Thousands of pink salmon were migrating upstream to spawn, a sight DrFumblefinger will always remember.
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Gasoline Alley: Rides from 1931 - 1945
Our visit to Gasoline Alley in Calgary continues. We've previously looked at the museum's collection of antique gasoline pumps , vehicles from 1907 - 1917 and 1918 - 1928 . We continue with the last of the vehicles, my...
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Omni Bedford Springs Resort Stands the Test of Time
Stephanie Kalina-Metzger shares a visit to Bedford Springs, including the fabulous and expansive Omni resorts (and some of the other hidden treasures of the region)
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Fort Frederick State Park, Maryland (Where Gumbo Was #246)
Gumbo was visiting Fort Frederick, now a state park in Maryland. George shares the history of the fort and provides us with a nice photo tour of its sights.
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Westminster Abbey gets new gallery, new view
A new gallery in an ancient space, and a new tower to reach it will open next week.
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Historic Battery Park, Lower Manhattan, NY
A visit with Samantha to a park with a history as long as New York's, and a large variety of things to see.
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Terry Fox Monument, Thunder Bay, Ontario
On this, the thirteenth anniversary of 9/11, I thought it would be a nice idea to tell a story of courage, hope, inspiration, of a hero...Terry Fox was all of these, and more. For those of you who may not be...
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Cruising Casco Bay on the Mailboat
Perfect choice for a pleasant sunny day: a 3-hour cruise on the Maine cargo/passenger ferry that serves as a lifeline to Portland's islands.
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Aug. 25, 2016: Fargo Walk of Fame, North Dakota
Ottoman enjoyed exploring the interior of the Fargo-Moorhead Visitor Center, and as he ventured outside, he came across this fun exhibit.
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Antarctica, part 3. Antarctica Rocks!
Kirsten Hines concludes her "Celebrating Nature on 7 Continents" series with this final installment in Antarctica. We look at the dollar currency of penguins, rocks used in constructing their nests.
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July 16, 2016: Left Luggage, Liverpool
A street sculpture honoring the famous who have made Liverpool their home has taken on a different meaning for many, a memorial to emigrants.
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Time for England: A Gallery of Clocks
There's so much to see wherever you travel that sometimes you only know afterward what caught your attention. In PHeymont's case, his recent trip to England featured clocks.
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HMY Britannia.
Ian Cook takes us on a phototour of the retired Royal Yacht Britannia, and provides a detailed account of her design and distinguished service to Great Britain.
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Wandering in London: Street Furniture
Street furniture—benches, lamp posts, statues, signs and more—catch PHeymont's eye as he wanders London's streets.
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Huge diamond makes Smithsonian debut
A crystal beauty, largest ever mined in North America, shares a display at the Smithsonian with the famous Hope Diamond.
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Ferrara: Wonderful historic buildings and a castle
Jonathan L takes us to Ferrara to visit a medieval castle and beautiful streets, even in the rain.
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May 15, 2019: Dignity, South Dakota
DrFumblefinger visits Dignity, a 50 foot tall stainless steel and glass sculpture located on a bluff overlooking the Missouri River.
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How to Choose the Perfect Jewelry for your Vacation
Samaar suggests that jewelery may be your perfect traveling and wardrobe companion (sponsored content)
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5 Useful International Travel Tips for First-Time Travelers
Traveling is always about excitement and joy. And international traveling adds an extra flavor of joy to it because you are meeting completely a new community. However, you should know how to make the trip without any complications and perfectly enjoyable. So, this article is going to provide with necessary information and tips on international traveling for the first-timers especially. Do Your Research Very Well: Before planning for a trip internationally, you should make a decision where...
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Amish Country: Luxury Inn, Over-the-top Meal
Stephanie Kalina-Metzger shares a very memorable dinner and hotel stay from Valentine's Day.
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Ellis Island - Island of Hope or Island of Tears?
Visiting the former immigration center, Samantha finds it was both a new start for many and the end of a dream for others.
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A Slice of Flatbush, Brooklyn (Where Gumbo Was #143)
A travelers wanders at home, trying to view his neighborhood as he views others, and wondering how others see his.
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National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum, Leadville, Colorado (Where Gumbo was #168)
Gumbo was visiting the National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum in Leadville, Colorado. A great place to visit if you like geology or the history of mining.
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Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Waikiki (Where Gumbo was #148)
The solution to our last travel puzzle was one of Oahu's oldest and most prestigious hotels.
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Baseball Hall of Fame - Cooperstown, New York
For Samantha, a huge baseball fan, a visit to baseball's Hall of Fame at Cooperstown was a dream come true, and one she shares with us.
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10 Top Rated Tourist Attractions in Dubai
1 Burj Khalifa Dubai's landmark building is the Burj Khalifa, which at 829.8 meters is the tallest building in the world and the most famous of the city's points of interest. For most visitors, a trip to the observation deck on the 124th floor here is a must-do while in the city. The views across the city skyline from this bird's-eye perspective are simply staggering. The slick observation deck experience includes a multimedia presentation on both Dubai and the building of the Burj Khalifa...
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Enjoying a Taste of Sunshine City in St. Petersburg, Florida
Stephanie Kalina-Metzger loved her visit to St. Pete and shares some of the wonderful attractions, shopping and food she enjoyed.
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Top 5 Useful Tips for Women Traveling Alone
Traveling alone is always interesting and fun. Not only men but also women are traveling alone to explore places. To encounter independency to its best, there is no alternative than traveling alone. Leaving all the social responsibilities behind, overseas adventure travel for women can be a great way to explore where they actually belong. But at some point, it is important to ensure their safety. Traveling alone is adventurous but it is better if you be careful. 1. Do the Research: To avoid...
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Beijing off the Tourist Track, Part 1
Jonathan L shares highlights of his visit to less-known attractions of the Chinese capital. More next week!