Tagged With "crossing"
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April 2, 2017: Van Cortland Park Cross Country Track
The Tortoise and the Hare mark the finish line of one of the most famous Cross-Country courses in the United States, in the Bronx, New York City.
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Malcolm's Cross, Northumberland
Ian Cook shares an interesting and neglected piece of English and Scottish history -- the tale behind Malcolm's Cross
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, October 22, 2015: Ampelmann, the East German Pedestrian Crossing Light Symbol, Berlin, Germany
You may be asking yourself "Why is Ottoman doing a Picture of the Day featuring pedestrian crossing lights?" Well ladies and gentlemen, these are not just ordinary pedestrian crossing lights...this is Ampelmann. So...
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Wagah Border Crossing, India (Where Gumbo was #267)
Gumbo was visiting the India-Pakistan border crossing at Wagah. A popular flag-lowering ceremony takes place just before sunset every day.
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May 9, 2018: Table Rock, Boise, Idaho
Samantha shares some incredible views atop Table Rock in Boise, Idaho.
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Faces from the Wagah Border
DrFumblefinger shares photos of some of the people he saw while watching the flag lowering Ceremony at this India-Pakistan border crossing.
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Micanopy, Florida (Where Gumbo Was #165)
Travel Rob follows some of Michael J. Fox's footsteps as he discovers a classic American town. Miconopy was the main filming location of one of his favorite movies, "Doc Hollywood."
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Re: Micanopy, Florida (Where Gumbo Was #165)
Wow, does this bring back memories! I visited Micanopy about 20 years ago...great article.
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Re: Micanopy, Florida (Where Gumbo Was #165)
On my visits to Florida - from the UK - I've seen many references to the Seminole Indians. Do they still exist ?
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Re: Micanopy, Florida (Where Gumbo Was #165)
You are right Garry, a lot places, teams ,etc. are named after the Seminole in Florida. This is what shows online for the Seminole Tribe in Florida. http://www.semtribe.com/
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Re: Micanopy, Florida (Where Gumbo Was #165)
Thanks Rob. Now I know why the Seminoles are hard to find. Heavy stuff indeed.
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Re: Malcolm's Cross, Northumberland
An ancestor of mine & a thrill to see it. Many thanks, Ian.
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Re: Malcolm's Cross, Northumberland
Not all English kings were so kindly treated, either. Richard III, buried without ceremony or proper marker in an abbey chapel had to wait 530 years for a proper tomb in Leicester Cathedral, after being found under a modern car park. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...chard_III_of_England
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Re: May 9, 2018: Table Rock, Boise, Idaho
Nice story. Had me guessing it was in another part of the world that looked very similar. I would be interested in any other places you visited in Boise.
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Two Museums and a Hike in Westchester County, NY
Jonathan L visits historical, cultural and outdoor activity sites in Westchester County
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Re: Two Museums and a Hike in Westchester County, NY
Enjoyed your Cliffs Notes history lesson on Horace Greeley that inspires readers to learn more. Another in the series of your educational stories. Thanks, JL. I look forward to your next travel experience that you will share with all of us.
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The Shrine of our Lady of Guadelupe, La Crosse, Wisconsin
Gumbo was visiting the Shrine to our Lady of Guadelupe, on the outskirts of La Crosse, Wisconsin. It was a cool rainy day, but the shrine is lovely and well worth exploring.
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The Dahl Auto Museum, La Crosse (Part 1)
DrFumblefinger visits the Dahl Auto Museum, a private collection of cars presented by one of the oldest car dealerships in the region.
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Much to Explore in Bedford, Pennsylvania
Stephanie shares some of the many attractions she enjoyed during a visit to Bedford.
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Re: Much to Explore in Bedford, Pennsylvania
Been there many times and always something new, historical and interesting to see. Thanks for the Old Bedford Village photos and story. It was closed when I visited, but the covered bridge was excellent.
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Sedona's Breathtaking Red Sandstone Formations
Samantha says Sedona has to be one of the most exquisite places in the southwest, and thinks it’s something you have to see for yourself to believe.
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Parroquia Invención de la Santa Cruz. Bayamón, Puerto Rico
Jonathan L visits Bayamón, Puerto Rico, and its oldest church
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Re: Parroquia Invención de la Santa Cruz. Bayamón, Puerto Rico
Beautiful place -- well captured!
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Left-over currency? Ms. Pac-Man wants it for the Red Cross
Two Swedish airports have found a new way to relieve departing travelers of their unneeded local currency. A bank of videogames, set up at Stockholm's Arlanda and Goteborg's Landvetter airports have been set up to accept any currency at all to play...