Tagged With "Sea Otters"
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A Day at the Zoo: San Diego, California
Among my fondest memories as a child are family visits to the zoo. I was fascinated by it all! The sights, the sounds, the smells, the people, and especially by the exotic animals. It seemed a grand adventure and I think may...
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Baja California: La Paz — John Steinbeck’s “The Pearl”
(La Paz and its harbor, Mexico) The Sea of Cortez was once pearl-rich, but for unknown reasons there’s been a dramatic decline in its pearl-producing clams during the past half century. Some postulate it’s because of...
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In John Steinbeck’s wake: My Blog from the Sea of Cortez.
(Isla Espiritu Santo, views of the Sea of Cortez, Mexico) As a lad I enjoyed exploring the world through the pages of a good book. Arthur C. Clarke lead me on diving adventures off Ceylon and Australia, as well as on a...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Sept. 18, 2013: Sailing the Seas in NY Harbor
The clipper ship Clipper City passes the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges in New York’s East River. Clipper City carries passengers on harbor cruises, leaving from the South Street Seaport in Lower Manhattan. The South Street Seaport...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Oct. 16: Hawaiian History
Ancient bathers share the beach with modern visitors at Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park on the Big Island of Hawaii. The park is a bit south of Kona, on the west side of the island, and on the way to Volcano National Park....
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Mandolin Aegean Bistro The Mediterranean Gem
Mandolin is truly a hidden gem in the middle of Midtown Miami. When you walk through the blue double doors you find yourself in an enchanted outside patio with wood tables and chairs that are covered with blue accents. The restaurants owners have made...
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Trainer for Day: Dolphinarium, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
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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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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Journey to Jordan: Pt. 6, Aqaba and the Dead Sea
In the final part of this series, ProfessorAbe takes us to the Dead Sea, and the port and resort city of Aqaba.
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South America, part 1 - Galápagos Sea Turtle Cove
We continue our Celebration of Nature on 7 Continents with stops in South America. The first post features a Sea Turtle cove in the Galapagos
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Swimming with Galápagos Sea Lions (S. America, pt 2)
Celebrating Nature on 7 Continents: South America, part 2. Kirsten Hines reports on adventures with Galápagos Sea Lions
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South America, part 3 - Nesting Leatherback Sea Turtles
Kirsten Hines' Celebration of Nature on 7 Continents continues with a visit to see some nesting Leatherback Turtles.
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Well-aged (340 years) cheese surfaces in Sweden
At a naval shipwreck site in the Baltic Sea, researchers have found a tin of what appears to be ancient cheese.
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Sept. 17, 2016: Sea Gulls
Ubiquitous, sometimes noisy, heralds of the seashore, gulls soar with great beauty...and don't look bad on the ground.
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The Lucky Chair in Victoria by the Sea, P.E.I.
Travel Rob visits the famous Lucky Chair in Victoria by the Sea on Prince Edward Island.
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May 8, 2019: Chiemsee Lake, Germany
Samantha shares pictures from her visit to Chiemsee Lake near Rosenheim, Germany.
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August 8, 2019: Basilica of St. Mary Star of the Sea, Key West
DrFumblefinger visits this old Catholic parish church in Key West. The church was completed in 1905 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Eklutna Historical Park, Alaska (Where Gumbo Was #341)
Gumbo was visiting the very interesting Russian Orthodox churches in this small Native village, which is home to an interesting cemetery featuring dozens of spirit houses.
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The North Yorkshire Coast
Paul Hunter shares some beautiful images of the lovely coastal landscapes near his home in North Yorkshire.
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Empress of Seas cancels a month of cruises
Royal Caribbean's updates and upgrades on Empress of the Seas have taken longer than expected, forcing cancellation of April and May cruises.
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Royal Caribbean may cruise to Cuba this summer
Royal Caribbean's CEO semi-announces the line's plans for cruises to Cuba.
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No smooth sailing yet for U.S.-to-Cuba cruises
Delays in Cuba's government licensing process are putting U.S.-to-Cuba cruise plans on hold, but operators hope to get going soon.
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Royal Caribbean raises tip rate, kills free WiFi
In two announcements today, Royal Caribbean gave passengers bad news: It's raising gratuity fees on its ships, and cancelling a free internet plan.
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Sea Destinations in Croatia
Croatia's smaller seaside towns are less-known that the bigger cities, but offer some of the best destinations, with great climate and a rich heritage.
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Malaysia: Scuba diving adventure of a lifetime
Ivana's in love with scuba diving, and takes us to see some of the most spectacular dive sites in Malaysia.
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Georgia to build a port along China's historic Silk Road route
Georgia announced plans yesterday to build a new $2.5 billion deep-water Black Sea port along the historic Silk Road route.
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Feb. 15, 2016: San Antonio, Ibiza, the party place
GarryRF shows us why Ibiza, Spain is the party place for Europeans.
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Istanbul shows off models for new airport
Scheduled to open in 2018, Istanbul's new airport will feature the world's largest single terminal building, able to handle 90 million passengers a year.
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Royal Caribbean tightens cancellation policies
Royal Caribbean, which has recently had to cancel or shorten some cruises, is now imposing stricter rules on customers who want to cancel bookings.
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Best Travel Day ever for Star Wars fans!
Disney cruises has inaugurated its first Star Wars Day at Sea -- the perfect escape for the Star Wars fan in your life!
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St. Martins Sea Caves, New Brunswick
Travel Rob explored the beautiful Sea Caves in St Martins, New Brunswick
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Re: Lighthouse/Victoria by the Sea, Prince Edward Island
Cool lighthouse -- sort of my mental image of P.E.I.
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Re: Lighthouse/Victoria by the Sea, Prince Edward Island
Nice! Can't wait to go back to PEI next weekend!
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Re: December 22, 2019: Cook Islands - Rarotonga
Nice people, colours and nature. Looks like Paradise !
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Re: Saltburn by the Sea, North Yorkshire
Ah ! The call of the north ! I may live 350 miles further north but Yorkshire is the fifth distillation of The North
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Re: Sea Destinations in Croatia
These places are amazing! I'd never heard of any of them before. Thanks for sharing them with us
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Re: Sea Destinations in Croatia
Thanks for the post, Alex, and welcome to TravelGumbo! All these places look pretty amazing! Is there a particular favorite you have?
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Re: Sea Destinations in Croatia
Thanks for such an informative post! Great job and welcome to TG!
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Re: Sea Destinations in Croatia
It's been years since I've been to Croatia and your post convinced me I need to look at going again.Thanks!
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Re: Sea Destinations in Croatia
Thanks for cluing me in...I'd only ever heard before about the big cities, like Split! Really interesting to see how much ancient Europe was so connected! Roman arenas everywhere!
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Re: Sea Destinations in Croatia
Thank you! I like all these destinations. I think that maybe Pula is my favorite, it is extremely beautiful.
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Re: Malaysia: Scuba diving adventure of a lifetime
I am always amazed at how beautiful underwater photography is. Like being on another planet, but much closer! Thanks for sharing your love of diving, Ivana!
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Re: Bombay Beach, CA : Where Gumbo Was (#214)
Browsing in The Guardian this morning I ran across this article about Bombay Beach and remembered that Gumbo had been there. Check it out for more on this forgotten (except by a few) Southern California desert outpost.
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Re: Bombay Beach, CA : Where Gumbo Was (#214)
More about the Salton Sea, sent to me today by a friend who grew up in nearby Calexico. Things have not improved for residents of Bombay Beach & the Imperial Valley, no happy ending in sight: https://www.theverge.com/2018/...-toxic-dust-pictures
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Re: Journey to Jordan: Pt. 6, Aqaba and the Dead Sea
I've really enjoyed following this series. It's brought to vivid life some of the flat images I've carried in my head for years, and made me want to actually visit places that weren't really on my radar! For anyone who hasn't followed it all, there's an index with links to all 6 parts.
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Re: Journey to Jordan: Pt. 6, Aqaba and the Dead Sea
Thanks very much for this excellent conclusion to your interesting series. I learned a lot about Jordan from your visit and appreciate your sharing these experiences with us.
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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.