Tagged With "Live-pony carousel"
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Florence, Italy: A city made for walking
Jonathan L has fallen in love with Florence, and its possibilities for walking.
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May 19, 2019: The Picci Carousel at night, Florence, Italy
A spectacular and historic part of Florence's life, in a brilliant night scene.
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AA: No more flight update calls
American Airlines updates its flight alert system to text or email only.
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San Diego Zoo Safari Park (Where Gumbo was #326)
Gumbo was visiting the fabulous San Diego Zoo Safari Park. About a half hour's drive north of San Diego, it covers a vaste 1800 acres and offers the opportunity to see hundreds of species of often endangered animals roam freely in their vast enclosures.
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10 Top Rated Tourist Attractions to Explore in Chicago
Monica Albert offers ten top suggestions for things you should do in the Windy City of Chicago (sponsored content)
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Brooklyn Museum's Garden of Remains
The museum has a great sculpture garden, but most of its exhibits are rescues from New York's relentless redevelopment.
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Colonial Williamsburg: Back to the Founding
Join Jonathan L on a visit to the grand-daddy of all the living history museums and costumed interpreters.
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November 14, 2019: Kit Carson County Carousel, Burlington, Colorado
You'll find a beautifully preserved historic carousel in Kit Carson County, Colorado.
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Carousel wedding at Cleveland airport
A couple who first through an airport pickup run are getting married at the conveyor belt.
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Missoula, Montana — Home of Grizzlies
While most Americans have no idea what’s inside the great state of Montana, I LOVE this state! It’s breathtakingly beautiful, home to my favorite US National Park, Glacier National Park , and is filled with kind -- if opinionated --...
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National Museum of Play, Rochester, NY
Yes, that's a real diner, inside the museum lobby. A perfect start and finish for the museum that also includes play areas, areas to learn about play, and a toy store. Read on...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Nov. 21, 2015: Carousel in Dijon
Carousels always attract my attention—I still want to grab the brass ring, I suppose—and France seems to have more of them than anywhere else I've been. Some are more memorable than others, and this one in Dijon sticks in my mind because...
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Jan. 19, 2016: Animal Carousel, Paris
France is a land of carousels...but this one has some unusual features.
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The extras we're willing to pay for...
See what Extras Americans are willing to pay for and what they won't pay for when flying
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Jan. 29: Hillside Living, Santiago de Cuba
Like many port cities, Santiago spills down its hills (or up, if you prefer), leading to creative adaptations.
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A stroll in Dijon's historic center
Dijon's historic center is now a UNESCO World Heritage site, with well-preserved buildings, an unusual Gothic church and a Michelin-star lunch.
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Half of Americans say "NO" to checked bags
About half of all Americans say they avoid checking a bag when they fly.
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Dec. 28, 2018: Carousel at Night, Paris
Paris, and France in general, have many carousels, but few as spectacular as this double-decker PHeymont spotted a few years ago.
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Bringit app: 'hands-free' baggage
A new service that will take your bags to the airport or deliver them to your hotel starts up in Miami, will add New York this month.
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Local Flavor: Pearl Brewery Farmers Market, San Antonio
Samantha and her husband had a great time at the Pearl Brewery Farmers Market. It's close to the Riverwalk and full of fresh merchandise from local vendors.
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Sept. 29, 2018: Kiddie Carousel, Bolzano
A child-scaled carousel with cute animals to ride caught PHeymont's attention in Bolzano's Waltherplatz.
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A long weekend in historic Charlottesville
Stephanie Kalina-Metzger shares a trip that takes in not only the town itself, but the nearby home of Thomas Jefferson.
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Munich: In the Englischer Garten
Munich's great park has a surprising history—and a beer garden at its heart, as well as urban surfing!
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Europe's Christmas Market Tradition
Marilyn Jones recalls her cruise down the Danube in December and visiting the Christmas markets along the way.
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Sept. 7, 2018: Conservation Carousel, San Diego Zoo Safari Park
A lover of carousels, DrFumblefinger enjoyed this colorful collection of animals at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
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Re: OdySea Aquarium, Phoenix – An Oceanic Adventure
Great family travel destination -- and a nice family photo!
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Re: OdySea Aquarium, Phoenix – An Oceanic Adventure
Looks like a great day out for all the family. My kids and grandkids love being hands on with creatures. Interaction with young people builds a foundation for their life. Growing up without fears.
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Re: OdySea Aquarium, Phoenix – An Oceanic Adventure
Hi guys. Thank you for the comments. We had a great time. It was our first aunt/niece trip and we had a blast. Thank you again for the comments. Happy travels.
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Re: Vienna's real-pony carousel to close
Assuming these ponies are well cared for, as most animal owners do for their animals, the children of Vienna are being denied an important experience. The opportunity to interact with and enjoy a large animal and ride on it. Where else will kids living in a large city go for such an experience? I recall with great fondness and excitement my first pony rides at the fair and am tired of a shrill minority dictating its will to the rest of us.
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Re: Vienna's real-pony carousel to close
The Circus - the Clydesdale Shire Horse - Donkey Rides on the beach and the Goldfish. All driven to extinction by tree huggers.
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Re: Vienna's real-pony carousel to close
We just visited this park recently and didn't see anyone on this ride, nor were we particularly interested in it.
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The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens, Palm Desert, California
Though it’s been there for 50 years, it was new to PortMoresby, on a visit with friends at that most perfect season, springtime in the desert.
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Re: The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens, Palm Desert, California
This is one of my favorite attractions in the Palm Springs area, and is especially great to visit with children (of all ages). Beautiful photos -- thanks for sharing, and glad you got to see it all.
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Re: The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens, Palm Desert, California
Really liked the Giraffe photos.
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Bear Mountain State Park: Fresh air near the city
Jonathan L takes a short drive up the Hudson River for an easy hike at Bear Mountain State Park.
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August 19, 2020: Pier 39 Sea Lions, San Francisco
DrFumblefinger visits the popular colony of Sea Lions that moved in beside Pier 39 just over 30 years ago.
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Congress Park, Saratoga Springs, New York
Jonathan L takes us on a walk through Saratoga Springs' famous Congress Park
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Paris: A Rambler's Memories
Another trip down memory lane with PHeymont, emphasizing scenes that are more memorable than monumental.
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Ontario Beach Park, Rochester NY
Jonathan L brought Gumbo to visit Ontario Beach Park in Rochester NY
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Spicy Mikes BBQ Haven, Amarillo, Texas
Samantha shares some pictures from the best BBQ restaurant she tried while in Amarillo, Spicy Mikes BBQ Haven.
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Along the Moskva River to Gorky Park
Jonathan L revisits a walk he took along the Moskva River in 2006
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Mount Gretna's Wooded Wonderland
Mount Gretna is a charming small town in Pennsylvania that Stephanie visited often before Covid, and is hoping for a return to normal this summer.
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OdySea Aquarium, Phoenix – An Oceanic Adventure
Samantha and her niece Alex had an incredible time in the Phoenix area, especially our visit to the OdySea Aquarium. Here she tells us the details!
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Grand Carousel, Place Gutenberg, Strasbourg
An elaborate carousel shares the square with a statue of Gutenberg, near Strasbourg's cathedral.
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More Top Phoenix Area Attractions
Samantha conclude her round-up of the attractions that made her visits to Phoenix enjoyable, and her recommendations for you!