Tagged With "Green Bluff"
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Re: St Stephen's Green, Dublin. (Where Gumbo was #137)
I have to admit that the first clue reminded me, in succession, of a spot in Parc des Buttes-Chaumont in Paris, of Prospect Park in Brooklyn and of Frogness Park in Oslo...it was only when the clues got more specific that I could rule them out, and only when the Fusiliers Arch appeared and I could search its text that I could find the answer. That arch, by the way, provoked a lot of controversy when erected in 1907; it memorializes a regiment in England's colonial war against the Dutch Boers...
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Re: Punalu'u Black Sand Beach Park, Hawaii Island, Hawaii
Some beautiful photos, Ottoman! I'm fond of black sand beaches because you only find them in places with active volcanoes, and I love volcanoes. White sand beaches are generally formed from the breakdown of coral (often by parrotfish, who eat it and clear the fine particles out the other end). This beach isn't that large, but the black sand is striking. And the turtles -- how lovely they are. They look soooo relaxed. Makes me want to take a nap in that warm sand, too!
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Re: Punalu'u Black Sand Beach Park, Hawaii Island, Hawaii
You'd love the Canary Isles. Volcanic islands off the north west cost of Africa. Its a winter hotspot where the islands belong to Spain. Its party time all year and a favourite with the younger set. Its famous on Tenerife for young men to drive up Mount Teide in winter and collect snow from the peak in Cooler Boxes. Drive back down to the 77'f / 25'c beaches and throw snowballs at the topless sunbathers. Might be a bit too much for non-Europeans !!
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Re: Punalu'u Black Sand Beach Park, Hawaii Island, Hawaii
GarryRF -- I think non-Europeans can also enjoy the sight of sunbathers being pegged by snowballs! The first hit, especially, must be quite enjoyable as the injured party wonders "where did that cold hard thing come from"?
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Re: Punalu'u Black Sand Beach Park, Hawaii Island, Hawaii
Hi DrFumblefinger and Garry RF Thanks for the feedback. DrFumblefinger, you are so right about the relaxed turtles. If time would have permitted, I would've joined them for a nice nap. GarryRF, I have copied and pasted your comment into my "things to do" folder. I think I'll fit in quite nicely at Tenerife, for living in the Great White North (aka Canada) has given me a lot of practice at becoming a snowball sharpshooter.
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, October 27, 2015. Flaming Gorge Reservoir
I'm sure people in the Southwestern USA would love to get their hands on all that water!
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Re: Sun Studio, Memphis, Tennessee: The house Sam Phillips built
Actually, the importance of Memphis is long-standing and for good reason: it's on a flood-free bluff above the Mississippi. At different times in its history, both French and Spanish armies built forts there to control traffic on the Mississippi, and before the Civil War, it was the terminus of the only east-west railroad to cross the South...so it has always been a big transportation center. The railroad guaranteed its role in shipping cotton, and made it the center of the region.
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Ottawa – NOT the coldest Capital in the world!
Ottawa is a vibrant and charming small city — so pleasant that it’s hard to believe it’s home to soooo many politicians. Of the national capitals I've visited, Ottawa seems the most livable to me (ie. if...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Nov 22, 2013: Moab before the storm
Running as fast as they dare out on the old rutted highway from Cisco and heading fast for Moab, a warm hotel and dry clothes after a long day’s hard ride, two snorting Harley Davidson motorcycles cross onto the i91 and head towards the edge of...
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Punalu'u Black Sand Beach Park, Hawaii Island, Hawaii
I love visiting the state of Hawaii. Although I have enjoyed all the Hawaiian islands I have visited (Oahu, Kauai, and Hawaii Island), my favorite island would be Hawaii Island (aka the Big Island). The diversity of the Hawaii...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, April 4, 2015: Sea Gull Inn, Mendocino, California
March 10, 2015 On my road trip to the Northern California coast in March, I stayed with a friend 17 miles down the road from Mendocino. But on 2 previous visits I’d stayed at the Sea Gull Inn . The first time was in...
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Dream big! Designer thinks about huge zero-emission planes
Imagine a triple-decker plane that could carry 800 passengers, made almost no noise, and generated much of its own power in flight. Barcelona designer Oscar Vinals is working on that vision, and while much of it depends on whether technologies just...
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Fort Barrancas Has it All: Cannons, Gun Turrets,Tunnels and Great Views
Fort Barrancas is located within the Naval Air Station in Pensacola. You have to show your drivers license, or other ID, to enter the base. It sits on the barranca ,or bluff, overlooking the entrance to Pensacola Bay. This National Historic Landmark...
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Four Ways to Savor Savannah
Stephanie Kalina-Metzger shares some of her favorite ideas on what to see and do when visiting Savannah, Georgia
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February 14, 2020: Green Heron, Everglades National Park
DrFumblefinger spotted this green heron while hiking in Everglades National Park.
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February 21, 2020: A Great Green Wall, Madrid
DrFumblefinger comes across a beautiful garden growing on the wall of a building near the Prado Museum.
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El Capitolio de Puerto Rico (Where Gumbo Was, #117)
Puerto Rico's Capitol building is not quite iconic—although its decor includes artwork of iconic themes and events in Puerto Rican history that will probably come clear now that you know where it is...and Jonathan L did. It sits on a bluff...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, October 8, 2015: Kakabeka Falls, Oliver Paipoonge, Ontario
Kakabeka Falls is a waterfall on the Kaministiquia River, located beside the village of Kakabeka Falls in the municipality of Oliver Paipoonge , Ontario, 30 km (19 mi) west of the city of Thunder Bay. The falls have a drop of...
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St Stephen's Green, Dublin. (Where Gumbo was #137)
(St. Stephen's Green, Dublin, 1899) Gumbo was visiting the best known city park in Dublin, St. Stephen's Green. Situated atop the busy pedestrian mall, Grafton street, it's the "green lungs" of the city. ...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, October 31, 2015: The Pumpkin Patch
Happy Halloween! Not one of the most important holidays in my life, but I did enjoy going to a farmer's field or market and picking out pumpkins with our boys when they were young, then carving them into Jack-o-lanterns. ...
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Dinosaur National Monument -- Fossil Bone Quarry, Utah (Where Gumbo Was, #136)
Gumbo was exploring a remote region of northwestern Colorado, extending into eastern Utah. This is Green River country, the river winding through memorable rock formations and desert landscapes. But the real treasure of the region...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, October 27, 2015. Flaming Gorge Reservoir
Flaming Gorge Reservoir is in Wyoming (and partially in Utah), created by the construction of the Flaming Gorge Dam across the Green River. It was built between 1958 and 1964 and created a massive body of fresh...
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Brooklyn Heights Promenade: A Disaster Turned to Treasure
The story of the Brooklyn Heights Promenade—the iconic walkway that lines the edge of ritzy Brooklyn Heights and gives tourists and locals alike amazing views of the East River and Manhattan—is the story of a potential eyesore that became...
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El Morro National Monument - a hike to early american graffiti
El Morro National Monument On a drive from Taos to LA I was able to stop at El Morro National Monument ....
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, July 7, 2014: Houses of Parliament, Ottawa
Ottawa is the national capital of Canada. Small, compact and easy to explore with lots of great places to see, the city is a wonderful weekend getaway destination. Ottawa is centered on Parliament Hill upon which sits an iconic...
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Mar. 10, 2017: Lago de los Clicos, Canary Islands
An amazing and beautiful natural site, Lago de los Clicos is situated inside a volcanic crater on Spain's Canary Islands.
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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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June 15, 2019: A Kaiser in Koblenz
In Koblenz, a huge memorial makes a statement about the past by its sheer size if in no other way.
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Fort Ticonderoga: History in a beautiful place
Jonathan L takes us to the Adirondack Mountains and a visit to Fort Ticonderoga
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Lake Havasu Lighthouse Replicas - Part 1 of 3
Lake Havasu, Arizona has become “the city with most lighthouses in America,” thanks to its collection of 1/3 scale lighthouses from everywhere.
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The 19th Century lives at Duff Green Mansion
In historic Vicksburg, the Duff Green Mansion, host to both Jefferson Davis and Ulysses S. Grant, serves as both living history and a bed-and-breakfast.
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Schenectady: Two Museum Gems
Two small but fascinating museums in Schenectady, New York offer a day's worth of information and education. One's for science, the other for history.
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Re: Dream big! Designer thinks about huge zero-emission planes
If only that plane could also take us to the moon, then all my dreams would have come true. PHeymont, you and I will never see anything like this in our lifetimes. But I like dreamers and maybe in time technology will take us there.
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Re: Dream big! Designer thinks about huge zero-emission planes
I couldn't sleep on a plane like that. The fear of hitting a storm and having to turn off all the lights to conserve energy. Or being stuck in Atlanta - again - waiting for days for the bad weather to clear - to charge the batteries.
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Re: Step Back in Time: Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado
I remember reading with fascination about this in a couple of articles by Barry Lopez. It was saddening to hear of the wanton damage done on the past, but equally gladdening (?) to learn that intact granaries and other structures are still in existence but very closely guarded. Such archaeological evidence is a delight and tells us a lot about these early inhabitants ❤️
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June 3, 2020: Green Basilisk Lizard, Costa Rica
DrFumblefinger shares photos of these beautiful and colorful lizards, quite common in the Caribbean coastal regions of Costa Rica.
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Harvest Festival, Green Bluff, Washington
DrFumblefinger visits a Harvest Festival in eastern Washington State.
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Green Giant statue, Blue Earth, Minnesota
DrFumblefinger visits a statue of the Jolly Green Giant in the small prairie town of Blue Earth.
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Step Back in Time: Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado
Samantha takes us along as she explores some of the most ancient Native American dwellings.