Tagged With "Newport"
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Re: January 20, 2020: Newport Beach, California
Great photos Rob. Can I use your POD page to ask a question that I've been afraid to ask ? When I visit my US Family each year from the UK I am impressed with the good standards of Restaurant Food. But when I ask why some Restaurants are rated better than others the answer surprises me. "Because Restaurant C serves huge portions" In a health concious World I wonder do folks ever question themselves ?
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Re: January 20, 2020: Newport Beach, California
Always a puzzle, Garry, when looking at restaurant reviews, because not everyone values the same thing, and not everyone is health-conscious, even if they say so! And it's not just portion size, either: even in more sensible portions there can be a lot of unhealthy extra calories, food that isn't fresh, etc. And with the arrival of plant-based 'meat,' I find myself amazed at how many people who rail against processed food are pleased to eat this incredibly-processed 'food' because it is...
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Re: January 20, 2020: Newport Beach, California
Also Garry, unlike countries like Japan, it's common here to get a "doggy bag" for leftover food. A lot of people take that home and reheat it for their lunch at work the next day. I found is its pretty easy finding healthy choices in restaurants in the US in bigger cities. The problem can be in rural areas where sometimes all they have is chain and fast food restaurants.
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Re: Apr. 13, 2017: An afternoon at Crystal Cove State Park
A nature walk, beach and rock pools - what more could you want on a beautiful sunny day ! Nice pic's too Ottoman !
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Re: Apr. 13, 2017: An afternoon at Crystal Cove State Park
Hi GarryRF. Thanks for the feedback. The lovely afternoon I spent at Crystal Cove State Park with my family really was one of those instances where you look around, feel grateful and content for what you have and say to yourself..."What more could you ask for".
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Re: Apr. 13, 2017: An afternoon at Crystal Cove State Park
I keep a Video Log in my mind of all those "perfect moments" when you say to yourself " Hey ! Life doesn't get any better than this" I often re run those moments to myself on a winters day - usually catching 40 winks on a Sunday afternoon. Priceless !
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Re: Dec. 22, 2016: Christmas Tree, Fashion Island, Newport Beach, CA
Merry Christmas, Ottoman! Yes, a beautiful tree. Sadly, I find the the "green" disclaimer a little off-putting.
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Re: Dec. 22, 2016: Christmas Tree, Fashion Island, Newport Beach, CA
Beautiful Christmas Tree indeed. Best I've seen since the NYPD chased me with night stick raised in 2002. In Rockefeller Center when they switched on the Christmas lights. Memorable as the best ever Tree Display. "You need to disperse that way Sir" - "Sorry Officer, but you've sent my wife and kids the opposite way " - " You'll do as I told you" - "No way - Watch me......."
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Re: Where Gumbo Was #4.5: Newport Pier, Newport Beach, California
Hey, everybody: Check in tomorrow for a new Where in the World! It will be on display at 5 am EST. Hope that doesn't put the West Coast at a disadvantage...but I don't think anyone is going to get it right away!
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Re: Newport Coast sign, Newport Beach, California
For some reason your Newport sign makes me think of the famous Laguna beach Greeter.Eiler Larson, who lived quite a life .Although I am too young to remember him , the stories my parents told and seeing his replacement several times bring back great memories. Reminds you what effect people have on tourism too. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eiler_Larsen
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Apr. 13, 2017: An afternoon at Crystal Cove State Park
Crystal Cove State Park is a fine example of why people fall in love with California...Sand, Sun, and Surf.
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January 20, 2020: Newport Beach, California
See why Surfers and people watchers still flock to iconic Newport Beach.
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Spotted on the Road, Newport, Washington
On my last roadtrip I traveled through eastern Washington state into the Idaho panhandle as I was returning to my home in Calgary. I spotted this beauty sitting by the road in the small town of Newport, WA. A strikingly...
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Spotted on the Road, Newport Beach, California
I was charmed by this VW bug when I spotted it in Newport Beach, California, a few years ago. It's definitely not Herbie and frankly has more character than that VW bug. How can you not like a car constructed to mimic Shamu, the famous...
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Dec. 22, 2016: Christmas Tree, Fashion Island, Newport Beach, CA
While exploring Fashion Island, I came across a group of people putting the finishing touches on a beautiful Christmas tree.
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Santa Catalina Island Sunset, California
On my last visit to Newport Beach California, I was lucky to have had the opportunity to see this beautiful Santa Catalina Island sunset.
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Mariners' Museum: Naval history in Newport News, VA
Jonathan L takes us on a tour of the national maritime museum in Newport News VA
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Where Gumbo Was #4.5: Newport Pier, Newport Beach, California
Here's the discussion to go with this WITW. As you can see from the comment thread attached to theoriginal link, a lot of people had good ideas about this destination. And how lucky is a city to have not one, but two...
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Sherman Library and Gardens, Newport Beach (part 1)
DrFumblefinger visits a lovely botanical garden in Newport Beach.
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Sherman Library and Gardens, Newport Beach (part 2)
DrFumblefinger concludes his visit to the lovely Sherman Library and Gardens, this week focusing its historic Library with collection of Southwestern books, photos and directories.
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Re: Pelicans gliding by at eye-level, Crystal Cove State Park, Newport Beach, California
I didn't realise how unpleasant Pelicans were until I was Fishing off the Pier in Clearwater. He sat next to me trying to steal my bait from my bucket. After a few threatening fists he stopped, but remained at my side. Then I finally caught a fish. The Pelican opened its wings and took flight from the pier. As soon as my captive fish was above water the Pelican stole it off my line. Mugged by a bird !! Grrr....
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Re: Pelicans gliding by at eye-level, Crystal Cove State Park, Newport Beach, California
Survival of the fittest, Garry!
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Harvest Display, Sherman Gardens
A very Happy Thanksgiving to all of you from your TravelGumbo team!
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Road Trip: The Sylvia Beach Hotel
PortMoresby leaves the Empire of Cheese in Tillamook and drives 90 minutes down the Oregon Coast, to the place that’s been waiting since her road trip planning began.
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Sea Lion Docks, Newport, Oregon
Among the most popular tourist attractions in Newport, Oregon, are the sea lion docks. Here you're able to observe California Sea Lions up close.
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Re: Sea Lion Docks, Newport, Oregon
I really like visiting here. There were probably 12 sea lions in the cave and a lot that visible from the outside observation deck. It was a steep walk down to the observation deck and back up. gorilla tag
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Newport Lighthouse and Bridge, Rhode Island
Samantha shares pictures of the Newport Bridge and Lighthouse located in Newport, Rhode Island.
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Crystal Cove State Park, Newport Beach, California
There's a lot of great reasons to visit sunny Southern California. This state park is one of them.