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Re: Where in the World is TravelGumbo #187

Paul Heymont ·
Here are the Saturday clues...and if you can name the statue in the first one, you can name the city Gumbo's in...and the second shows the interesting junction where the building's classical plan ran out of funds...and was continued later.
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Re: Signs of the Times, and Smiles

GarryRF ·
A "Raised Zebra Crossing" gives the priority to the pedestrian. They have the "Right of Way" A "Crosswalk" is located at a Junction where Pedestrians must wait until they get the "Walk" Signal (Green Man Illuminated). And stop at the "Don't Walk" Signal (Red Man illuminated) If you treat a Zebra Crossing (Black and White Stripes) and a Crosswalk (Signal Controlled) equally you'll get broken legs ! (Both Signals Illuminated for Display purposes only )
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Re: Finishing college. Need help planning trip to U.K,

GarryRF ·
Hi Hank. If you enjoy hiking and the weathers fair then you can go up to the Snow line and above. Take the Train up, then continue on foot to the peak. Train from Llandudno Junction on the North Wales coast Plenty of info here: http://www.nationalparks.gov.u...arks/travelsnowdonia http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utjPQZVpOiY for the Mountain Railway .
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Re: Small farm around Mariposa, California

DrFumblefinger ·
I'm glad you like the photo. I was charmed by the place, too. I didn't write down the precise location, but as I recall it was somewhat east of Mariposa. Try looking around the region of Triangle Road and Carleton Road junction. Good luck finding it.
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Colorado National Monument

DrFumblefinger ·
  While many of the units of the US National Park system are frequently visited and very busy, there are also a few less crowded places.   Colorado National Monument (known to locals as " The Monument" ) falls into the latter category....
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A corner bakery in Montmartre

Paul Heymont ·
One of my favorite things to do in Paris is to go out before breakfast for freshly-baked breads. Here's my neighborhood boulangerie.
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The Bikaner Mail

Amateuremigrant ·
Bob Cranwell shares the story of a most memorable train journey -- an experience uniquely Indian.
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The Road to Yellowstone

PortMoresby ·
PortMoresby sets out on a closer-to-home-than-usual trip of a lifetime, a first visit to Yellowstone National Park, with her Montana-born pal, Deb, as guide.
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Do you see what I mean ?

Amateuremigrant ·
Robert Cranwell likes to look at the little things when he travels in nature and explains why -- you will too once you've read his post.
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The Best Thing to Order is What They’ve Got

Amateuremigrant ·
Bob Cranwell shares an adventure into the Ethiopian highlands -- his was the first group of tourists to arrive after the rainy season and they found nothing was stocked or ready for them. What to do? Let Bob explain.
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Luray Valley Museum, Virginia

George G. ·
George G takes us on a tour of the museum that was the site for last week's Where In The World puzzle.
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Turquoise Trail: A beautiful trip through New Mexico

Jonathan L ·
Jonthan L takes us on a trip along The Turquoise Trail, with stops at Tinkertown and Madrid.
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Unmissable Sights in Budapest

NikOl-Bp ·
We often travel to other countries, other cities, but not always for sightseeing. Conference, meeting, maybe for some service. These trips sometimes takes several days, but we can also decide to connect the pleasant to the useful and look around the city. Here is a brief introduction for those, whose destination is Budapest. What is a must see, from the Hungarian capital. I recommend this article, which contains more than 100 sights, for those who want to spend more days in Budapest, or want...
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Toy Town Junction, Luray, Virginia (Where Gumbo was #355)

George G. ·
Gumbo was visiting the fascinating collection of old toys at Toy Town Junction. George G shares the experience.
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Koblenz: At the German Corner

Paul Heymont ·
Join PHeymont for a stroll through Koblenz's Old City and a bit of history and art.
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Free Things to do in Phoenix, Arizona

Samantha ·
Looking for some free things to do in the Phoenix area? If so, Samantha shares some of the exciting and free things to do while exploring the city.
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Manitoba Legislative Building, Winnipeg. Where Gumbo Was (#120)

DrFumblefinger ·
  Gumbo was visiting the Manitoba Legislative Building in Winnipeg.  This is home to the provincial government of Manitoba -- not unlike a USA state capital building.  A number of you solved this puzzle.  In order of emailing us...
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Celebrate Dr. Seuss - Springfield MA

Jonathan L ·
  Springfield MA is the kind of city that most people speed by on the way to somewhere "more important."Sitting at the junction of Interstates 90 and 91, people zoom by traveling between Boston, Albany, Montreal and other places. If people...
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Dec. 13, 2017: Boulder Depot, Boulder, CO

Samantha ·
Memories of the past, as Samantha takes us to visit Boulder's original Union Pacific depot.
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North Korea railroads may get new connection

Paul Heymont ·
New initiatives involving North Korea might lead to an extension of one of the world's longest rail routes.
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The Best Thing to Order is What They’ve Got

Amateuremigrant ·
Bob Cranwell shares an adventure into the Ethiopian highlands -- his was the first group of tourists to arrive after the rainy season and they found nothing was stocked or ready for them. What to do? Let Bob explain.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Oct. 4, 2013: St. Boniface Cathedral, Winnipeg, Manitoba

DrFumblefinger ·
 The recorded history of the Canadian and American west is very short when compared to Europe's, for example.  Still, there are older buildings of interest and significance to local people where ever you travel.  Such is the case with...
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The Big Island of Hawaii (Part 4). Kohala & Saddle Road

DrFumblefinger ·
My final blog post on the Big Island covers the driest (less than 25 cm of rain a year) and oldest parts of the island — the northwest and central regions.  (Petroglyphs, King's Trail, Waikoloa village) The Kohala...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, September 11, 2014: Colorado National Monument

DrFumblefinger ·
One of my favorite places to visit in Colorado is in the western part of the state, just south of the I-70 freeway and city of Colorado Springs.    Colorado National Monument  contains some beautiful red sandstone rock, with massive...
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Hiking Boulder's Flatirons Vista Loop Trail

DrFumblefinger ·
    One of my favorite regions to hike is anywhere near the transition between the great Central Plains and the Rocky Mountains.  The region offers opportunity to explore several ecosystems and to enjoy grand panoramic views of the...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Oct. 1, 2014: Canal Illusion

Paul Heymont ·
  The Canal Saint-Denis, just a bit past its junction with the Canal Saint-Martin and the Canal de l'Ourcq in northeast Paris, appears to flow downhill to pass under a bridge. It so much appears to that I had to stand there for a few minutes to...
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The Dempster Highway: a Drive to the Arctic Coast of Canada

My Thatched Hut ·
Most of Canada is well-travelled by tourists and not off-the-beaten path. But there is one highway in Canada that is remote and relatively few Canadians go there.  That is the Dempster Highway. It stretches some 736 km (457 miles) from Dawson...
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Banff National Park: Hiking to Boom Lake

DrFumblefinger ·
  In a region where every turn of the road brings an even more beautiful view, it’s hard for me to pick favorite spots in Banff National Park.  I've recently grown very fond of the area near Castle Junction, off Highway #93 on the...
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Charleston Harbor Cruise and City History

Marilyn Jones ·
When visiting a new city, Marilyn Jones likes to start off with a city tour. In Charleston, she found one that combined a land tour and a harbor cruise.
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The Tanfield Railway: Older than Steam!

Ian Cook ·
Ian Cook shares the fascinating story of an English railway so old that it pre-dates the steam engine, and is still running today.
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Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site, Manitoba (Where Gumbo Was #184)

DrFumblefinger ·
Gumbo was visiting Historic Lower Fort Garry, situated on the banks of the Red River about a half hour's drive north of Winnipeg. Built in 1830 by the Hudson's Bay company, part of then Rupert's Land, the stone wall fort if well preserved an a popular Canadian Historic site.
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Celebrate Kentucky History in Danville

Jonathan L ·
Local history with national connection is the thread of this report by Jonathan L
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A ticket to where? Britain's least-visited rail stations

Paul Heymont ·
Britain's rail stations vary in their passenger totals...from 12 to nearly 100 million. Here are the busiest and sleepiest.
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August 12, 2019: Bow Falls, Banff

DrFumblefinger ·
DrFumblefinger visits Bow Falls in Banff National Park. The falls are a short hike from the Banff townsite and are very close to the popular Banff Springs Hotel.
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Fort Ticonderoga: History in a beautiful place

Jonathan L ·
Jonathan L takes us to the Adirondack Mountains and a visit to Fort Ticonderoga
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Kluane National Park

DrFumblefinger ·
DrFumblefinger visits remote Kluane National Park in the Yukon territory. The park is home to most of the largest mountains in Canada, including it's tallest peak, Mt. Logan. It is home to hundreds of glaciers and forms part of the world's largest non-polar ice cap.
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Mountain Passes in Ladakh Lift Your Spirit High

Vishnu Kumar ·
“Mountains are calling, and I must go.” John Muir wrote down the feelings into words which we all feel after getting exhausted in the routine of daily life. We need an escape and what could be better than the cold desert of Indian, Ladakh. Whether it’s the beauty of mountains, thrill, adventure and wanderlust, Ladakh keeps everything at upscale. Every mountain pass in Ladakh comes with new challenges, and every turn is a new victory. There is a common saying about Ladakh “A place where the...
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McAdam Railway Station, New Brunswick, Canada

Travel Rob ·
Gumbo was found at one of the most interesting train stations in the world. Find out more!
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An "Odd Duck" Built by an Eccentric Shoe Wizard

Stephanie Kalina-Metzger ·
Stephanie visits a one-of-a-kind building put up by a one-of-a-kind man.
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Be sure to stop at Twin Falls, Idaho

DrFumblefinger ·
Most travelers seem in a big hurry to complete their drive on the I-84 freeway, through the lava fields of the Snake River Plain.  Their destinations are often Boise to the north, Yellowstone National Park to the east, or Salt Lake City to...
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Shipping Container as Your Next Hotel Room or Apartment ?!

Travel Rob ·
The Mill Junction in the Newtown district of Johannesurg is using shipping containers for student housing. It uses Grain Silos for 10 stories  topped with another 4 stories of shipping containers. Photo in first link    This marks a...
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Head Smashed in Buffalo Jump (That's really its name)

DrFumblefinger ·
  I like direct clear-spoken people, so you can see why Native American names appeal to me.  ” Head-smashed-in-buffalo jump ” was just that — a place buffalo were chased off a cliff and killed for food.  (An...
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Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn (Where Gumbo Was #160)

Paul Heymont ·
Grand Army Plaza is one of Brooklyn's hubs, where Prospect Park meets the Central Library, a memorial arch, the Greenmarket and much more.
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Times Square and the Waterford Times Square Ball

Samantha ·
A New Years' visit to New York and a chance to see the iconic crystal ball, both up-close and as it drops to mark the beginning of another year.
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Union Square NYC

Jonathan L ·
JonathanL shares why Union Square is one his favorite places to come to in NYC and shares the many interesting aspects of the park.
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October 6, 2018: 'Ice and Flowers', Kluane National Park

DrFumblefinger ·
DrFumblefinger really enjoyed this work of art, prominently and proudly displayed at the Kluane National Park Visitor Center at Haines Junction in the Yukon Territory.
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Jan. 10, 2019: Driving the Alaska Highway to Kluane

DrFumblefinger ·
DrFumblefinger shares the story of the Alaska Highway and some photos taken while driving a segment of it this past summer.
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Jananuary 14, 2019: Canadian Museum of Human Rights, Winnipeg

DrFumblefinger ·
DrFumblefinger shares photos of the newest National Museum in Canada, completed in 2014, which is also the only National Museum outside of Ottawa.
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The Clark Art Institute - Willaimstown MA

Jonathan L ·
Jonathan L takes us to a smaller art museum with an unusually strong collection and an important new exhibition.
 
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