Happy New Year from the TravelGumbo Gurus and friends!
Sure, it’s cold now, and seems like months to go to Spring, but keep this hopeful feathered friend and the beach in mind and it will help the time pass.
This picture is from an early summer break in Maine; the beach is near the Cape Elizabeth lighthouses just south of Portland. In case you can’t wait for summer, Portland and the Casco Bay area tout themselves as a four-season attraction. More info HERE.
Rethymno is a rare combination of history and modern-day luxury, with its multicultural old town, tropical beaches and exquisite Cretan cuisine.
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From two viewpoints above the picturesque town, Paul Heymont enjoys the scene
DrFumblefinger shares some early morning photos taken of an olive vendor in Marrakech’s Souk.
This ceremony re-enacts the custom of the royal court during the Joseon dynasty to ensure the security of the king and his court.
George G shares fond memories of visits to Europe’s many Christmas markets
From two viewpoints above the picturesque town, Paul Heymont enjoys the scene
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An exhibit organized by the Art Institute of Chicago explores another facet of the painter’s work
I think updates of this picture should be a recurring reminder of the seasons. Add coats to the chair, take them away. Add hot beverages, change to cold. And in fits of summer euphoria, add bathing suits, take them away… I’ll be watching!
I’d volunteer for the assignment, but the picture dates to 2008, and I’m sure the owner of the chair has moved it….
I think we’d all accept a re-creation then, Backyard Beach Babylon. A truckload of sand, a backdrop, stuffed birds that could change with the seasons to simulate migration for more interest. Your fans await. Or, your fan awaits?