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Re: England’s Thames Path: Kew Gardens

George G. ·
My wife Diane and I spent almost an entire day at Kew Gardens. So much natural beauty to see. We arrived from central London at the Kew Station in mid-morning and didn't leave until almost dusk. At one time our son had a possibility of being transferred to London and I recommended getting a place in the Kew Garden area for the beauty and quiet. One of my photos from Kew.
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, September 18, 2015: M. Marenchi's magnificent organ

GarryRF ·
Nothing matches the sound of a Fairground Organ. First timers stand in awe - listening to that amazing sound. Engineering excellence from times gone by.
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, June 4th, 2014: Humming Birds

DrFumblefinger ·
I enjoy these birds, although like guys speeding by on motorcycles (affectionately called "organ donors" in Germany) they seem to live on the edge. Life in Fast-Forward x12! One year we discovered a hummingbird nest in one of our bushes. Its eggs were amazingly tiny! The entire nest wasn't much bigger than my thumbnail (wish I'd taken photos of it) And PHeymont, we need to get you out of the city more. I know NYC is famous for its big cockroaches, but if you can't tell a bird from an insect,...
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Re: Underground Art: A Times Square Subway Gallery

GutterPup ·
The artwork is spectacular! It's a shame that more folks don't take the time to admire its beauty and the talent needed to create such pieces. Great write-up my friend!
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Re: London: a Few of My Favorite Things

DrFumblefinger ·
Nothing quite like Chinese dumplings, a fine house tour, and the smell of English books to round out a gooooood travel day!
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Re: London: a Few of My Favorite Things

Paul Heymont ·
Thanks for the memories, and the reminder of how much of London's best bits are hidden away in odd corners! And thanks also for the prompt to stop skipping the Portrait Gallery...
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Re: London: a Few of My Favorite Things

PortMoresby ·
Daunt's Books, one of my favorite things, made The Guardian's list of favorite independent bookshops . . . yay!
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Re: Baseball Hall of Fame - Cooperstown, New York

Travel Rob ·
Thanks Samantha, I'd love to visit Cooperstown. When I saw Hank Aaron's boyhood home at Mobile's minor league stadium with all it's incredible baseball memorabilia, I knew I had to see the Baseball Hall of Fame one day. Thanks for showing me what to expect!
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Re: Baseball Hall of Fame - Cooperstown, New York

Samantha ·
Hi Rob, it is a really cool place to visit. I had been to the Negro Hall of Fame in Kansas, but not the one in Cooperstown. It was so worth the wait! Thanks for mentioning Aaron's home in Mobile. I would like to see it someday too. Have a great weekend
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Re: Baseball Hall of Fame - Cooperstown, New York

Travel Rob ·
You can't help but be impressed with the Aaron family after seeing the place! Glad to see the Hall of Fame has a great Hank Aaron section too! My blog on Hank Aaron's childhood home: https://www.travelgumbo.com/blo...ron-s-childhood-home
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Re: Photo Gallery: Along The Road in Provence

IslandMan ·
I wouldn't think ANYWHERE in France would be boring!
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Re: Photo Gallery: Along The Road in Provence

HistoryDigger ·
Great advice & beautiful photos. Thanks for sharing. Makes me long for France.
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Re: Photo Gallery: Along The Road in Provence

Travel Rob ·
Almost missed the last comment!Look how many ideas you've shared from that drive!No way was it a mistake!
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Cologne Cathedral, Germany. Where Gumbo Was #83

DrFumblefinger ·
    Gumbo was visiting the magnificent Cathedral in Cologne, Germany.  The puzzle destination was recognized rather quickly by Roderick Simpson -- congratulations Roddy!      I first saw Cologne’s Cathedral on a...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Feb 3, 2015: Chanteuse of Montmarte

IslandMan ·
    A visit to Paris is not complete without spending a few hours wandering around the historic district of Montmarte . Originally a haven for artists and bohemians alike, the area is now more geared for tourists. Located in the north of...
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Look east! Gallery re-examines East German interior decor

Paul Heymont ·
A glittering new gallery in Berlin, just off Karl-Marx-Allee, is taking a new look at mid-century design in the former German Democratic Republic, along with contemporary design from elsewhere in the East bloc and the west.   East German (and...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Mar. 29, 2015: J. S. Bach's Tomb

Paul Heymont ·
This week marks Johann Sebastian Bach's 330th birthday on March 21 or 31, 1685. The difference is due to the change, during his lifetime, from the Julian to the Gregorian calendar. Above, his vault in the floor of the Thomaskirche, Leipzig Germany....
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Charleston's Cathedral of St. John the Baptist: Where Gumbo Was (#76)

Paul Heymont ·
  Visiting Charleston recently, I was struck by its handsome cathedral and unusual spire. The church seems reasonably well-rooted in the 19th century, but the tower reminded me of the turn-of-the-last-century church of Saint-Jean-de-Montmartre ...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, May 13, 2015: Mainz Cathedral, Germany

sarcee ·
  This is an early morning shot of the Mainz cathedral in Mainz, Germany.  The cathedral is undergoing restorations, however I was captivated by the light shining through the windows onto the church organ.  
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A Day in Ponce, Puerto Rico (Where Gumbo Was #87)

Paul Heymont ·
On our second-to-last day in Puerto Rico, we headed to the south shore of the island, to the city of Ponce. It's smaller than San Juan, has less tourist traffic—all that, and yet it considers itself the cultural equal of the capital or of...
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Strasbourg: Self-service tour of Alsatian food

Paul Heymont ·
PHeymont tries something new: A self-service gourmet food tour, organized by the Strasbourg Office de Tourisme.
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Seville Cathedral, Spain (Where Gumbo was, #237)

DrFumblefinger ·
Gumbo was visiting the beautiful Gothic Cathedral in Seville, Spain. Built on the site of a mosque, it is a UNESCO World Heritage site and well worth a visit when in Andalusia.
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A Tale of Two Cathedrals - Palermo Italy

Jonathan L ·
Palermo, Sicily has two beautiful cathedrals, less than three miles apart. Jonathan L explores them both and explains their history.
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First Congregational Church: A Portland Gem

Paul Heymont ·
Portland's First Congregational Church is a gem from outside or inside...and I only found it by accident while heading for the nearby Oregon History museum. Glad I did!
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Three Churches in Nürnberg

Paul Heymont ·
Only blocks apart, these three churches each have their own history and feel, despite sharing common medieval roots.
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Eastern European Rail Odyssey: Gdansk to Vilnius

Wilbur's Travels ·
Wilbur's Eastern European train journey continues, with travels through Gdansk, Kaliningrad, Minsk and Vilnius.
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Passau: Small City, Big Past

Paul Heymont ·
A small German city on the Austrian border, Passau has a past bigger than its size would make it seem. It's a pleasant visit along the Danube
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London: a Few of My Favorite Things

PortMoresby ·
PortMoresby ends the tale of her trip to England with the things she cannot do without - art, food, books and a visit to a beautiful house.
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Oct 19, 2017: Blackpool, England

GarryRF ·
GarryRF offers a brilliant night view of England's classic seaside resort
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Peace Tower, Parliament Hill, Ottawa (Where Gumbo was #375)

DrFumblefinger ·
Gumbo was visiting the Peace Tower, the tallest structure in Canada's Parliament buildidngs in Ottawa.
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A Church for All Seasons: Basel's Predigerkirche

Paul Heymont ·
PHeymont visits a church that's led an eventful life for nearly eight centuries.
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San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore, Milan (Where Gumbo was #365)

DrFumblefinger ·
Gumbo was visiting the beautiful church of San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore in Milan. The church is known for its many beautiful frescoes, and a magnificent space known as the Hall of the Nuns.
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Cologne Cathedral: Empire of Light

Paul Heymont ·
The play of light and shadow, inside and out, is what impressed PHeymont most on a visit to one of the world's most-famous cathedrals.
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Stockholm's City Hall (Where Gumbo was #360)

DrFumblefinger ·
Gumbo was visiting Stockholm's interesting and unusual City Hall. The building features several interesting spaces but is best know as the place of the Nobel prize dinner is held every year.
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A journey around Iceland: 1) Reykjavik

DrFumblefinger ·
  (View of Reykjavik, from Hallsgrimkirkja)   I love visiting places that are rich in scenery, mountains, rivers, waterfalls and hiking; Iceland seemed a good fit for me. Until a few years ago the cost of a trip to Iceland was...
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Stokesley Funfair and Agricultural Show.

Paul Hunter Landscape Tog ·
Stokesley is a market town in rural North Yorkshire with a well established agricultural past and community. The origins of the annual fair stretch back to 1223, when Henry III granted Stokesley, a charter to hold an annual fair. The third week in...
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Wandering in Frankfurt's Lost Altstadt (Where Gumbo Was #138)

Paul Heymont ·
As a number of Gumbo readers figured out, Gumbo's latest "Where Was" was Frankfurt am Main, Germany's economic capital and home, as the giant Euro sign reminded us, to the European Central Bank. Those who get the credit, in order: Jonathan L,...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, September 18, 2015: M. Marenchi's magnificent organ

Mac ·
I particularly like this wonderful picture of M. Charles Marenchi's magnificent truck-mounted fairground organ that I took on Weymouth sea front just this month. It was located there for only 2 days following it's complete restoration by a dedicated...
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Saint Louis Cathedral, New Orleans French Quarter

Samantha ·
Samantha concludes her series on the French Quarter in New Orleans by sharing the beautiful Saint Louis Cathedral.
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Two Churches in Rouen

Paul Heymont ·
Rouen has many churches and a spectacular cathedral, but two others, one old and one new, made a big impression on PHeymont.
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Exploring Namibia – Part 2

Professorabe ·
Part 2 of Professor Abe's 3 part series through the fascinating desert landscapes and old German towns in Namibia.
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Sydney Opera House (Where Gumbo was #277)

Lestertheinvestor ·
Gumbo was visiting the fabulous Sydney Opera House, an iconic landmark of Australia's gateway city.
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The Giant's Causeway, Ireland

Paul Heymont ·
The Giant's Causeway combines spectacular views, geological history and a charming legend.
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Sculpture Garden, National Gallery of Art

George G. ·
George G shares some of his favorite pieces from the Sculpture Garden at Washington DC's National Gallery of Art.
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"Stars of the Big and Small Screen": Hollywood rolls into Calgary

DrFumblefinger ·
The exhibit was called:           "Stars of the Big and Small Screen.               See the Cars that were the Stars"....   and it was an interesting collection of American Steel....
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Flower Sunday and the Beautiful churches in Romania

Andre Pur ·
  The Palm Sunday as known in the other countrys it's a well-known holiday,  a Christian moveable feast  that falls on the  Sunday   before  Easter . The feast commemorates Jesus'  triumphal entry into Jerusalem , an...
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Flower Sunday and the Beautiful Churches of Romania

Andre Pur ·
The Palm Sunday as known in the other countrys it's a well-known holiday,  a Christian moveable feast  that falls on the  Sunday   before  Easter . The feast commemorates Jesus'  triumphal entry into Jerusalem , an event...
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Collegiate Church of Notre Dame, Vernon: Where Gumbo Was #31

Paul Heymont ·
TG guessers Andre Pur and Jonathan L were on the right track for Puzzle #31; it is a gothic church, and it is in France. Vernon's Notre Dame, a few short kilometers from Monet's gardens and home at Giverny, is worth a visit on its own. I'm actually...
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Praha = Prague = Fantastic!!! (part 1)

DrFumblefinger ·
(View of Old Town Prague, from Petrin Tower) Prague (pronounced and spelled Praha on local maps) was a city I’d wanted to visit for almost 2 decades, ever since the Iron Curtain collapsed at the hands of the Velvet Revolution. ...
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Trainer for Day: Dolphinarium, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Lestertheinvestor ·
  Just outside of Puerto Vallarta, set along the Bay, is a large aquatic facility, housing dolphins and several sea lions, along with a few other exotic animals. There are many opportunities to interact with the sea life, but we chose to do the...
 
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