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Re: Casa Bacardi Rum Plant, San Juan, Puerto Rico
I've visited the Bacardi plant too, and remember being quite impressed by it. As I recall, the original was in Cuba and the family moved to P.R. to escape Castro. And I'm proud to see you standing after those free samples! Thanks for the post.
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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: Where in the World is Gumbo? # 8.8
Or California. The plants in the foreground are interesting too. The tall shrubs/short trees are similar to joshua trees, a desert plant, while the white flowers are, I believe, hydrangeas, which do best in a moist climate. Altogether, with the conservatory, I'm reminded of England, maybe Cornwall, which is referred to as having a sub-tropical climate. Which, of course, means it could indeed be Australia.
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Re: It's not snow: silvery cholla cactus, backlit, Christmas Day in Green Valley, AZ
On a hike once, far from the nearest facilities...well, you get the picture. The trouble with nettles is, unlike cholla, the inflictors of the stings are small and not noticeable if one isn't familiar with the plant. Despite the painful meeting of nether parts with plant parts, it took another encounter or 2 before I finally got that those innocuous-looking plants were the ones. Cholla, with which I'm also personally familiar, cannot hold a candle in the pain department to nettles.
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Mar. 20, 2014: Spring - at last!
It beats the locks on a bridge that they have to cut off,that's for sure. I've seen people plant long living trees and always thought that was a nice idea too
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day: June 19, 2014: Seville Oranges
Seville oranges remind me more of lemons than usual oranges in that they attack your taste buds. You'd have thought the folks would have learned to plant mandarin or naval or valencia oranges!?
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Re: Where in the World is TravelGumbo (#115)
Death Valley looks like it's teaming with plant life compared to our puzzle photo. More clues to follow. And don't be shy about guessing.
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Re: Where in the World is TravelGumbo (#115)
My first thought was New Mexico, but even the roads I've traveled there have more plant life. Hmmm?
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Re: June 16th, 2016- Love Them or Hate Them- Brussels Sprouts
Interesting plant. I'm not sure I've ever seen them growing like this before either. I also have a love and hate relationship with the brussel sprout -- rarely I enjoy them. More than rarely I dislike them.
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Re: Where in the World is TravelGumbo (#112)
That type of plant grows in places with regular bush fires, right?
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Re: Where in the World is TravelGumbo (#112)
The plant in question is a yucca, I believe, and grows, as DrF says, all over the SW US, including the Sonora Desert that extends into Northern Mexico. But the one in the background of the flower is, if I'm not mistaken, a Joshua Tree and that may narrow down the location, maybe in the Mojave Desert. Or maybe not. Having lived for decades in the Sonora Desert near Mexico, brush fires are uncommon so maybe that fact alone, mentioned by The Puzzler, will help pin it down.
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Re: Where in the World is TravelGumbo (#112)
I've seen a much smaller version of this plant in Australia but can't recall right now where it was. Are we in Australia (then I might have to go search my photos for the small version of the plant)?
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Re: Brooklyn's Spectacular Botanic Garden (Where Gumbo Was #112)
An update to the blog! We returned to the Garden, today a week and some later, for the giant plant sale that's a Brooklyn spring institution and were rewarded with a different view of the Cherry Esplanade, now in full blossom. Here are a few views... For pictures of the plant sale, click HERE
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Re: Where in the World is Gumbo? (#119)
There are long walks and then there are looooong walks. If it's a looooong walk I might know where you are, Travel Gumbo. Because I reckon I know the name of this shrub - it's a popular garden plant in my part of the world.
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Re: Boeing ramps up 737, cuts back 747, 777
I presume the reduced 777 and 747 production at the Everett plant will be taken up with new 787 production.
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Re: An English Garden Gallery: Hidcote
Yes, a common plant with an uncommon coloring. I'm partial to the fern.
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Re: Name Your Favorite Restaurants for Atmosphere, Past or Present
That sounds like a great meal, PortMoresby! Thanks for sharing with us. I'm curious about the fern dish. Were they the young coiled ferns just budding from the ground (known as "fiddleheads" in eastern Canada), or were they the more mature plant? It's pretty rare for a restaurant to serve fern in my experience.
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Re: Tampa Bay Automobile Museum: 3) cars from the USA and UK
Great pics of great cars. I will put the Tampa Bay Museum on my list of things to see. Additionally, The National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Ky is awesome, as well. It includes a 50's diner cafe featuring period stuff for lunch. Less than a mile away is the Corvette assembly plant, which offers tours. This is the only place in the whole wide world where Corvettes are assembled. Both are definitely worth a visit. The National Packard Museum is located In Warren, Oh and is small, but...
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Re: Tampa Bay Automobile Museum: 3) cars from the USA and UK
The National Corvette Museum and the nearby GM assembly plant are located in Bowling Green, Ky. and both venues are really worth a visit. The museum is just off of I-65 at exit 28, so it is easy to find. Plus, there are signs on the interstate in both directions making it well marked. We saw the signs when we were southbound on our way to Louisiana and decided to stop on our way home. We figured an hour in each location and we spent over two hours in each. We could have spent many, many...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, February 9, 2015: "Teddy Bear" Cholla
When you see a group of them at a distance in the "Cholla Cactus Garden" (Joshua Tree National Park), they're a memorable site. With their arms outstretched, these cacti seem rather fuzzy, almost soft, and hence the name "teddy...
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Memphis, Tennessee 3) The rest of the city
There’s a lot more to Memphis than Graceland, although Graceland is by far the city’s most popular attraction (which I’ve previously discussed here ). A city of about 650,000, Memphis has a...
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Montreal: Je Me Souviens
There are many great cities to visit in Canada, two of my favorites (for different reasons) being Vancouver and Montreal. Vancouver has one of the most breath-takingly beautiful settings of any city in the world, and I’ll be discussing it...
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The Living Desert Wildlife and Botanical Park, Palm Desert
Palm Desert's LIVING DESERT offers a place to see several desert ecosystems, as well as an interesting assortment of animals from the Americas and Africa.
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AA gets its first Dreamliner
American Airlines got the keys today to its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner, Like anybody with a new toy, they promptly took it out for a spin, flying from Boeing's plant in Everett WA. American has 42 of the planes on order; this one, seen at...
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A summer trip to Valencia, Spain
Last Summer, in 2014, I went on an internship program in Valencia, Spain. My internship took place in a nice hotel near the center of the town and lasted 3 months. While I was there I could visit and enjoy many touristic points while also...
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Boeing in SC: First 787-9 delivered, union election set
Two milestones for Boeing's plant in North Charleston, SC. This week the plant, which has been building the original 787-8, delivered its first stretch 787-9 version, and the International Association of Machinists, the union representing most Boeing...
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"Poo-Powered" buses debut in Bristol, Oslo
Yes, the headline's real...buses powered by human waste are on the road, one in Bristol, and more than 100 in Oslo. They're diesel buses, powered by methane, the same as the natural gas-powered buses elsewhere...except that the methane in this case is...
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Brooklyn's Spectacular Botanic Garden (Where Gumbo Was #112)
The Brooklyn Botanic Garden, a pint-size treasure that always seems bigger than it is (and which occupies an outsize place in botanical research) was this week's answer to Where in the World is TravelGumbo? Because the Garden presents an array...
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"Kona Coffee": Greenwell Farms Coffee Tours
Kona coffee is world famous for its full-bodied, non-bitter, bold flavor. Hard to put the taste into words, but it's good coffee! The micro-climate just south of Kona, around 1000 - 2000 ft above sea level, is perfect for...
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Scottsdale By the Numbers
Scottsdale Attractions: 1) Hot Air Expeditions: Start your day in a hot air balloon soaring over the desert with the sun creeping over the mountains. 2) Taliesin West : Frank Lloyd...
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Historic Route 66 (pt 2) - Needles CA to Flagstaff AZ
Leaving Needles CA, I drove a route that is a MUST DRIVE if you are the kind of person that loves road trips. The main portion of my day was spent on the longest continuous stretch of the original Route 66 that is still in place - From Topock AZ to...
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Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Factory Tour
Much like lei made of tropical blossoms, or Dole pineapples, Mauna Loa macadamia nuts have long been a symbol of Hawaii for me. As a child I recall family friends returning to the frozen White North from Hawaii, bringing small cans of...
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The Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2)
A sight you won't see anymore, Ian Cook shares these photos of the QEII sailing into the River Tyne just before her retirement in 2008.
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Sir William Van Horne Billiards Room
Travel Rob takes us to the Billards Room on Minister's Island, New Brunswick, Canada.
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Why Zurich Is The Place To Be In Summer
Roger T makes an excellent case why Zurich (especially during its short but beautiful summer) should be on your travel list!
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China's new take on medical tourism
Alongside western medical tourism, China aims to develop an interest in tourism that includes traditional Chinese medical treatments.
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Is this the world's most dangerous hotel?
A surprising demand for tours of the area devastated by a nuclear power plant explosion in 1986 has led the Ukraine government to open a new hostel.
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Visiting and Then Moving to Sunny Brisbane
A couple years back when I was first planning this simple vacation, I never thought it would be as life changing as it was. But life is unpredictable that way, and this story is definitely one for the grandkids. My husband and I were planning a short trip to Brisbane to get away from our 9 to 5 lives, so we booked a room in a hotel and went there for a few days. It was impossible not to fall in love with the atmosphere of the city on the very first day. My husband is a nature lover, so he...
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America's Cuppa Tea: A visit to the Celestial Seasons Factory, Boulder
A fun attraction in Boulder is a visit to the Celestial Seasons factory. Here you can sample free tea blends, take a free factory tour, and learn about the company's history. There's a fascinating display of original art and teapots available.
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Segesta in Bloom, Sicily
PHeymont went to Segesta to see ancient ruins and a Greek temple. They were there, but what captured his attention was the wildflowers.
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Yellowstone Lake
Moving on to Yellowstone Lake, PortMoresby enjoys lake views and the contrasting ambiance of posh hotel and lakeside lodge.
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Alitalia up for sale: What’s next?
With no rescue plan in sight, the bankruptcy commissioners call for buyers. Otherwise, they’ll sell off the assets.
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Pyramids of Güímar, Tenerife, Canary Islands
Ian Cook unravels the mystery behind the 'pyramids' of Tenerife, Canary Islands
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Abandoned funicular becomes Swiss village's lifeline
A long-abandoned funicular becomes a lifeline for a village that's lost it only road to a landslide
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April 8, 2017: Mate: South America's morning Brew
Seattle may have its Starbucks coffee, but Argentina has its mate. A look at southern South America's favorite caffeinated beverage.
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Visiting Erupting Mount Etna
We hadn't even planned to visit Mount Etna, but when it erupted while we were heading to Sicily, it was practically an engraved invitation.
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Boeing's biggest Dreamliner takes off
Boeing's newest completes its maiden flight, and the company expects to begin deliveries early next year.
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Beldi Hill Lead Mine, Swaledale North Yorkshire.
Ian Cook takes us on a journey into Britain's industrial past: the remains of a 19th century lead mine.
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United joins Alaska for second Seattle airport
Two airlines have now joined in the plan to give Seattle's northern areas more convenient flight access by sharing the field used by Boeing in Everett.
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VanDuzen Botanical Garden, Vancouver
A visit to an unusual botanical garden, and thoughts on why it's hard for PHeymont to write about it.