February 18, 2014

The Alcazar of Jerez: A Window into History

Jerez is known to most people for its namesake wine—sherry—or as a center for Flamenco, but it has another less well-known attraction, its alcazar, originally a Moorish fort and military residence, then the seat of Christian mayors,…

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Where was Gumbo #18 – Olana, Hudson NY

We have gotten to Tuesday and no one has guessed Where Gumbo went this week. So here is the answer:   Gumbo traveled to the New York state town of Hudson, where Frederic Church built a house over looking the Hudson River so that he could paint….

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The Alcazar of Jerez: A Window into History

Jerez is known to most people for its namesake wine—sherry—or as a center for Flamenco, but it has another less well-known attraction, its alcazar, originally a Moorish fort and military residence, then the seat of Christian mayors,…

Read More

Where was Gumbo #18 – Olana, Hudson NY

We have gotten to Tuesday and no one has guessed Where Gumbo went this week. So here is the answer:   Gumbo traveled to the New York state town of Hudson, where Frederic Church built a house over looking the Hudson River so that he could paint….

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