Gumbo has decided to go on a long walk. In a remote and beautiful place, he’s strolling along a valley and heading towards a very specific destination, a charming town filled with the friendliest people. Along the way he finds this lovely flowering bush — a tree almost — native to the area. At one time the valley contained dozens of these trees everywhere you look, but they are less common now.
Where is Gumbo’s destination? More clues to follow daily….
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So, where is Gumbo going today? Please be as specific as possible.
Time for another clue.
Gumbo has reached the town that is his destination, in the presence of some friends. The type of gear you see is typical of what visitors to this part of the globe use when they travel here. The construction of this home is also typical of the local style.
Does that help?
As an aside, does anyone recognize the fellow in the yellow jacket? He is quite well known in his area of expertise (although is not the point of our puzzle).
There are long walks and then there are looooong walks. If it’s a looooong walk I might know where you are, Travel Gumbo. Because I reckon I know the name of this shrub – it’s a popular garden plant in my part of the world.
Time for today’s clue. Gumbo and his fellow travelers are invited into the home of a local celebrity. In the early 1950s this man was a participant in a monumental historic achievement. The man is obviously elderly now but he and his wife serve us tea in the local manner. We are given gifts of a white silk scarf, as you can see in the bottom photo.
The tall gentleman standing beside the local couple is the gentleman in the yellow coat from yesterday’s clue. He is extremely well known in his area of expertise.
Some discussion? Suggestions? Questions? Does this help you figure out where Gumbo is?
So this is definitely not a revisit to Leavenworth, WA…
Folks in Leavenworth do love their mountains and enjoy a good cup of tea, but I think it’s fair to say this couple doesn’t life in Leavenworth. And I’ll go one step further and say it’s not North America.
Last clues for this puzzle. The “reveal” goes up on Monday.
Here’s a different view of the town Gumbo is visiting….
If you climb to the top of the ridge above the town and look towards the largest mountain peak, this is your view…..
So where exactly is Gumbo visiting?
So this is definitely not a revisit to Leavenworth, WA…
Maybe Spain?
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That monumental achievement didn’t happen to involve a fellow Kiwi, did it? A man who also happened to be very tall – at least from my point of view.
There was a beekeeper involved in this achievement. But I can’t comment on the New Zealand part (just yet).
I think you’re hot on the trail, Jill. Email us your solution when you’ve got it. Remember we’re after the name of a town
No one has quite figured out where Gumbo is, so I’d like to give you a look at the town Gumbo’s visiting. Below we have a group of weary travelers arriving at our destination, after a lengthy uphill climb….
The town has an amazing grouping of prayer wheels….
…and prayers etched on rocks beside the trails.
Does this help you figure out where Gumbo is?
Yep, I’m pretty sure I know the country you’re in Gumbo and the region – but I haven’t got the name of the town yet. Although that mountain’s mighty.