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Re: Newgrange; Ireland’s ancient Passage Tomb

Paul Heymont ·
It's interesting how we perceive age. In the U.S., we have few buildings over 200 years old, while in other places buildings older than that are part of the housing stock. And here we have a building of intricate design and decoration old enough that we hardly know any of the history of its builders. A reminder to us how much there is to see and know that is beyond our daily lives. Thank you for the tour!
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Re: Newgrange; Ireland’s ancient Passage Tomb

GarryRF ·
Perceptions of time ! Interesting subject. You do get a little blasé about History when you're surrounded by it. This is my local Church. It's nearly a thousand years old and still in regular use !
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Re: Newgrange; Ireland’s ancient Passage Tomb

DrFumblefinger ·
Age is relative, isn't it? I guess they called it the "New World" for a reason. That's a beautiful church, Garry, and in such a lovely setting. Maybe you can share more about it with us sometime in a POD or short blog post.
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Re: Newgrange; Ireland’s ancient Passage Tomb

GarryRF ·
TravelandNature. You'd be surprised at how many people have been saved by that Church. "Regulars" from hundreds of years ago still attend services and Funerals. Next door to this Church is a Pub and folks come out to catch the last Bus at Mid-night. They often see 8 Nuns in white carrying a coffin through the main doors. Which are still closed - of course!
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Re: Newgrange; Ireland’s ancient Passage Tomb

Travel Rob ·
GarryRF was kind enough to take me to that church It's impressive. People just walk old walls too there like it's no big deal. I guess it's really what you're used to
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Re: Newgrange; Ireland’s ancient Passage Tomb

GarryRF ·
Walking the "Walls" that enclose the City - maybe 3 miles around - is a local ritual ! At frequent intervals there are Pubs to stop at. The idea being that you stop at each one , have a drink and proceed to the next. Its only the hardened drinkers who complete the circuit. A friend from Anna Maria Island, Florida sent his daughter to stay with us for a while. Same age as my daughter and they got along like a house on fire ! So when we arrived in Chester I told her our day was walking around...
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Re: Newgrange; Ireland’s ancient Passage Tomb

GarryRF ·
On my first visit to Anna Maria I was amazed that the Pelicans would sit next to you on the pier by Allemande Villas. Like a pet dog. They would try and steal your bait as you were fishing. But like a good dog they responded to a "Hey you!" and sat watching you. When I caught my first fish I pulled and fought with the monster! As I lifted my prize from the water my new Pelican friend flexed his wings. He glided off the Pier and with great precision removed my catch from the hook! He passed...
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Re: Newgrange; Ireland’s ancient Passage Tomb

DrFumblefinger ·
For those who are interested, we received this link which has some interesting graphics of Newgrange site. http://www.openuniversity.edu/...he-winter-solstice-a
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Re: Don't Expect Things to Work Like Home

GarryRF ·
Sounds like the unplanned cultural excursion that I prefer. I hate being shoulder to shoulder when its peak time. So like you I go the opposite way to the rush. Good pix too ....
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Re: Don't Expect Things to Work Like Home

PortMoresby ·
It's been long enough since my residence in PR that I seem to be craving a trip back. Having lived in Isla Verde & Santurce, I've wanted to return for a stay in Old San Juan. You've just added fuel to that desire, JL.
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Re: Don't Expect Things to Work Like Home

Jonathan L ·
Garry and PM You are right, I hate being caught in crowds - it's why I have spent 1.5 weeks in Florence and I have never been to the Uffizi. I look for the smaller museums and out of the way towns. That is my favorite way to travel.
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Re: Don't Expect Things to Work Like Home

IslandMan ·
Hello Jonathan L, What a day! Sounds like a case where changing horses midstream is a good thing. I guess that's what traveling is all about. Taking the good with the bad and expect the unexpected. Cruise ships can be a nuisance especially when they unload all their passengers on unsuspecting adventurers like yourself. Glad to hear it worked okay in the end. Love the pics too.
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Paul Heymont ·
Old San Juan is my February destination for next year, so thanks for the preview! I hope you'll be writing more about it in coming months...
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Newgrange; Ireland’s ancient Passage Tomb

DrFumblefinger ·
Newgrange is the oldest structure I've ever visited.  It was built over 5,000 years ago (about 3,200 B.C.) during the Neolithic era, before even Stonehenge or the Great Pyramid of Giza.  It’s obvious that Newgrange was...
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Three Paris Passages

PortMoresby ·
PortMoresby continues her journey to see Paris with new eyes. Today’s offering, the first of 2 days spent in a long-postponed exploration of les passages couverts.
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More Paris Passages

PortMoresby ·
PortMoresby’s never-ending exploration of the City of Light continues, with a second day searching for Right Bank 19th century glass-roofed arcades.
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Cruise ship completes first Northwest Passage trip

Paul Heymont ·
Crystal Serenity's voyage from Anchorage to New York, accompanied by an icebreaker, realized an age-old dream.
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Don't Expect Things to Work Like Home

Jonathan L ·
Some days consist of changing plans and crowd avoidance. One day The Amazing Ms. D and I had planned to go to Museo de las Americas in Old San Juan. This is a new museum in the building of the Instituto Cultura puertoriqueno near El Morro....
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Re: More Paris Passages

DrFumblefinger ·
Another memorable walk down some of Paris' great passageways! And now we know where Elton John buys his shoes.
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Re: More Paris Passages

Paul Heymont ·
OMG! Those shoes! They would be enough to chase me out and back to the pleasant tables in the passage, perhaps for something stronger than coffee. Especially if I were to encounter someone wearing them...
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Re: More Paris Passages

PortMoresby ·
But how can you not love them. When I was reading your news item on visiting Canada, the shoes with the red hearts were right alongside. I could picture the shoes in the stirrups with those red uniforms. Just click on the mounties today while the shoes are there and visualize it. You'll get a whole new perspective!
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Re: More Paris Passages

Paul Heymont ·
Sadly, when it comes to shoes, my mind stops at back and brown...it's probably why I will never be a rock star...
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Re: More Paris Passages

PortMoresby ·
I guess now I have to say it, you're a rock star to us, P. !
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Re: Three Paris Passages

Paul Heymont ·
Thanks for the walk-through! Our first experience with them was in the mid-90s, when we spent a happy (very drizzly) afternoon sitting at a small cafe in the Passage Vivienne, watching all the (damp) people taking their time looking around before facing the weather again. We've also enjoyed a look at some of the funkier ones opening to Rue du Faubourg Saint-Martin...they can seem like an excursion to a village on another continent.
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Re: Three Paris Passages

PortMoresby ·
Then you'll get a moment of deja vu next week, PHeymont, as Galerie Vivienne is included in next week's walk.
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Re: Three Paris Passages

Paul Heymont ·
I'm looking forward to it. Not only was it lovely, it felt slightly sinful to have nothing to do but drink coffee and watch, while everyone else had somewhere to go, somewhere to be. Wrong country, but still...Dolce far niente!
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Re: Three Paris Passages

PortMoresby ·
KInd of like being retired, lovely & sinful, indeed.
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Re: Three Paris Passages

TravelingCanuck ·
Fantastic post. These look amazing. We are heading to France in a week and will spent 4 days in Paris. We will revisit some of the more obvious sites but also want to just explore the city. A tour of the various covered passages most certainly will be on the agenda. Thanks for the great info.
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Re: Three Paris Passages

PortMoresby ·
TravelingCanuck, thanks. Be sure to download the free guide offered by the Mairie (linked above). It really is good, many more choices than I included here.
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Re: Three Paris Passages

Travel Rob ·
Wonderful discoveries and photos! I especially love the people you captured. Really puts me there!
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Re: Three Paris Passages

TravelingCanuck ·
I will. Thanks again.
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Re: Three Paris Passages

DrFumblefinger ·
Wonderful! Can't think of anything I'd rather do than spend a few yours at one of those cafes on a cold and rainy day.
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Re: Three Paris Passages

PortMoresby ·
Not in passages, but some beautiful Paris storefronts, here .
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Kayaking Johnstone Strait, British Columbia

DrFumblefinger ·
DrFumblefinger recalls one of his more memorable trips, a week of sea kayaking with his 13 year old son in British Columbia's Inside Passage.
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Alaska: Cruising the Inside Passage

Lestertheinvestor ·
Lester shares images and activities from a cruise through Alaska's Inside Passage
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First Views of Antarctica!

DrFumblefinger ·
DrFumblefinger shares impressions and images of his first views of Antarctica.
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Returning to Patagonia

DrFumblefinger ·
After spending more than a week in Antarctica and a day and a half heading north across Drake's passage, DrFumblefinger sees his first views of South America—namely, Cape Horn.
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