Tagged With "Henry Miller"
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Re: Intriguing Laumeier Sculpture Park, Saint Louis, Missouri
I bet the dogs had more fun than you did!
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Re: Intriguing Laumeier Sculpture Park, Saint Louis, Missouri
Ha-ha, they did have a good time Thanks for the comment.
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Re: Where in the World is TravelGumbo? (#71)
I have to give some credit to Lynn Miller who pointed towards the graffiti and France.
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Re: Where in the World is TravelGumbo? #56
Yes, HistoryDigger, it is time to spill all because Lynn Miller figured it out (good for you, Lynn!) Please remember that these puzzles could be from anywhere in the world and rarely does one logically follow another in sequence. Gumbo is known to travel half way round the planet for the right puzzle questions These are closeups of a small portion of a large sports arena. The two statues do indeed represent "The Audience" -- cheering, booing, lifting kids to see better, eating hot dogs and...
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Re: Westminster Abbey's "attic" to open to public
Sounds like one of the greatest attractions in England is just going to get better! Quite exciting news, really!
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Apr. 29, 2015: L'Écoute at Les Halles
I can easily see you sitting on top of that "rock", PHeymont.
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Apr. 29, 2015: L'Écoute at Les Halles
Is that one of those repurposed shipping container housing projects in the background of the bottom picture? Or what, I wonder.
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Re: Fort William Henry: A journey to the 18th century
Oh what a tangled web we British weave. Interesting read of a little known piece of History. Thanks Jonathan !
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Re: Fort William Henry: A journey to the 18th century
Crazy looking hats with the fuzz ball on top.
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A Day in Chartres
If you’re looking for a nice escape from the crowds and chaos of Paris, consider heading to the small city of Chartres for a day or two. Situated 60 miles (96 km) southwest of Paris, just an hour’s train ride from the...
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Westminster Abbey's "attic" to open to public
Westminster Abbey is gaining a new tower—its first in 300 years—and with it an elevator and stairs that will allow the Abbey, for the first time ever, to open the Triforium, an attic-like space overlooking the main aisle, to the public....
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Apr. 29, 2015: L'Écoute at Les Halles
Listening ( L'Écoute ) by Henry Miller (the French sculptor, not the American author) was commissioned in 1986 for a plaza in the area once occupied by the central markets—Les Halles. It's directly in front of the Saint-Eustache...
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Exploring New Roads
Travel leads us in new directions. In this instance, the art he's looked at in his travels has led Jonathan L to new directions in writing.
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July 5, 2017: Cambridge American Cemetery
George G shares a visit to the Cambridge American Cemetery, the only permanent World War II Memorial in the British Isles.
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Echo of Rebellion: The Resistance at Christiana
A small Pennsylvania town hangs out a sign "Freedom Began Here," its proud memory of a moment when its name was known everywhere.
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Ashland, Virginia: "Center of the Universe"
Stephanie shares a visit to the charming community of Ashland, known by some as the "Center of the Universe".
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Ephrata Cloister: One of America's Earliest Religious Communities
Stephanie visits an interesting and historic cloister in Pennsylvania founded in 1732 by German settlers.
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Cody Park, North Platte, Nebraska
Samantha shares some pictures of Cody Park in North Platte, Nebraska with her nephew Jesse, who is related Cody.
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Strolling Along in Historic Holland
The last day of my AmaWaterways Tulip Time river cruise I visit Zaanse Schans near Amsterdam. At first glance it seems like an elaborate theme park celebrating Dutch history, but in actuality, this is a historic community with an...
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Feud Starts Up Again Between Delta and American for Haneda Airport Route
The two carriers have fought for months over the rights to fly into Haneda Airport in Tokyo. It's much closer to Central Tokyo than Narita is and business travelers prefer it. First, American complained to the U.S....
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March 22, 2018: Lane Foot Cottages, North Yorkshire
Ian Cook shares photos and the backstory of some cottage ruins in Swaledale, North Yorkshire.
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Feb. 21, 2018: Miller Park – Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Samantha's a fan of baseball parks, and has been to 18 Major League stadiums. Join her for a visit to Milwaukee's!
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Tampa Bay Automobile Museum: 3) cars from the USA and UK
This is the third in a four part series highlighting my visit to the Tampa Bay Automobile Museum. You can read about and see lots of great car photos by visiting the prior posts; part 1 (Czech) by clicking here, and part 2 (German)...
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Leavenworth, Washington. Where Gumbo was, #66
Gumbo was visiting the small town of Leavenworth (population ~ 2000) in Washington state. Leavenworth is situated on the eastern slopes of the Cascade mountains only a few hours drive from Seattle. Gumbo has only visited this town...
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Rogers Center, Toronto, Canada. Where Gumbo was #56
Congratulations to Lynn Miller for recognizing Rogers Center in Toronto. The quiz focused on two pieces of art known as "The Audience" in the northeast and northwest corners of the building, executed by Michael Snow in 1989. Both...
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October 12, 2016: Randy's Donuts
Samantha takes us to a landmark near Los Angeles International; it's a memorable giant donut atop an ordinary donut shop.
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Centre Georges Pompidou Museum - Paris, France
Featuring art of the 20th and 21st centuries, the Centre Pompidou is one of the biggest in Paris. Samantha shows us what's inside the unusual building.
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Jan. 16, 2017: Mission Inn, Riverside, California
Travel Rob shows the beautiful Mission Inn Hotel in Riverside, California
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July 22, 2016: Mill City Museum, Minneapolis
At the former Washburn A Mill in Minneapolis, now the Mill City Museum, reminders of the industrial past are everywhere, and explained.
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3 Best Jobs for Travelers
Sebastian Miller offers a few suggestions for jobs you might do while on the road. Good luck!
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Kinderdijk: How the Dutch stay dry
PHeymont visits a famous land of windmills site and learns about the history of the technology that keeps the Netherlands from becoming Submarinelands.
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Fort William Henry: A journey to the 18th century
Jonathan L takes us back to the French and Indian War on a visit to Lake George
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Tacoma — Water, a little history and lots of Glass!
Tacoma is a city I’ve driven through numerous times but never thought much about. I was aware it was a port city situated on Puget Sound, and that it had a huge dome (Tacoma Dome) just off the I-5 freeway. I knew Tacoma is...
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In Hemingway’s footsteps: Ketchum and Sun Valley, Idaho
As we drive north from Twin Falls, through black lava fields, farms and sage, I take in the majestic mountains ahead as they emerge from the clouds. It’s easy to see why this area had a special place in ‘Papa’ Hemingway’s...
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A Palladian Walk through Vicenza
A small city with a big impact on many others, Vicenza was the home and laboratory of Andrea Palladio, the 16th-century master of architecture.
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Re: Bobbies on the Beat in Spain's Ibiza
Haven't heard the name "Bobbies" ( on bicycles two by two) since Roger Miller sang about it in the 60s. We have a long list of things that have been attributed to us. Things that belong in a time capsule. But it keeps the tourists happy ! I love researching the origins of words. A word you use in the US more than we do. "Sherriff" has its origins in the English middle ages. But from where ?
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Re: Centre Georges Pompidou Museum - Paris, France
It's not easy to photograph art or galleries...your photos are fantastic!!
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Re: Mercer Museum, Doylestown, Pennsylvania
Wow. Fascinating. Must put that on my to-visit list. You could spend days in there. Thanks for posting
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Re: Mercer Museum, Doylestown, Pennsylvania
Its like going into Bizzaro world. What a cool place. Thanks for showing it.
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Mercer Museum, Doylestown, Pennsylvania
One of the most unusual museums anywhere, created by one of the most unusual men, the Mercer traces the tools and skills that support human life.
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Haitian Monument, Savannah, Georgia
Travel Rob shares some of the history behind the Haitian Monument in Savannah, Georgia
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Rural Crafts at Old Sturbridge
In the 1830s, a variety of New England crafts and trades were practiced in small villages as sidelines to farming...but change was in the air.
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Spring Training at Salt River Fields
Samantha loves baseball and enjoyed her visit to the Rockies' spring training field in Arizona, Salt River Field. Share her game day experience!
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John Henry Graham Memorial Park, White Springs, Florida
Travel Rob finds a small park with an unusual story in White Springs, Florida
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Unexpected: Theatre Antoine, Paris
A chance glance at a building across a street led PHeymont into a fascinating corner of French theatre history.
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Pennsylvania's Magnificent Capitol, Harrisburg
In the early 20th century, the Keystone State went all out to build a monument to itself, and no one was watching the budget.
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Henry Gourdine Park, Ossining, New York
Jonathan L visits the waterfront of Ossining, New York and finds a pleasant bit of parkland
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Sedona's Breathtaking Red Sandstone Formations
Samantha says Sedona has to be one of the most exquisite places in the southwest, and thinks it’s something you have to see for yourself to believe.
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Learning about William Penn at Pennsbury Manor
Stephanie takes a step back in time and enjoys a history lesson at Pennsbury Manor.