Tagged With "Cape Grace"
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Re: January 1, 2020: Arderne Gardens, Cape Town, South Africa
Here is the missing link: https://www.ardernegardens.org.za/
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Re: January 1, 2020: Arderne Gardens, Cape Town, South Africa
It looks like a wonderful way to enjoy nature at its best !
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Re: Portland, Maine: The World's Longest Lobster Roll...and so much more!
I can truly say that I will never think of lobster rolls in quite the same innocent way again. This was a fine tour of Portland, Maine. Thank you so much.
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Re: Films that affected your Travel destinations
I enjoyed the Bob Hope/Bing Crosby road pictures too. I remember watching them on TV as a family. Lots of fun! I understand what you mean Dan, about Casablanca and Ingrid Bergman. I felt the same way about Catch a Thief and Grace Kelly.
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Re: Greenland from six miles high!
Originally Posted by DrFumblefinger: The world's climate has a history of change. Ice ages have come and gone. Who knows what tomorrow's weather will be, much less next century's? But I do know the folks in Greenland would appreciate a little warming there. As I look out at the snow in my backyard today, Canada could use a little, too. If you look at the rate of retreat of Sermeq kujalleq, 2012's big thaw and recent GRACE satellite data analysis on mass loss, I think warming is the last...
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Re: Cape Grace Hotel, Cape Town, South Africa
It was part of a package that included safaris in Botswana and travel to Victoria Falls, so I'm not aware of the line item expense but the package was expensive. But it was a remarkable experience, Andredeya. I usually stay in "average" places but once in a while it's nice to pamper yourself. The Cape Grace will definitely pamper you More info on Cape Town HERE . A Daytrip from Cape Town HERE .
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Re: Jersey Shore in Winter
I lived in Seaside Heights for five years...I really enjoyed this article and the photos!!
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Re: Where in the World is TravelGumbo (#125)
Must be Germany. Old Albert had much to say about war. This reminds me of another stained glass window in the Grace Cathedral. The world was much in need of peace that year.
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Re: Ha Long Bay, Vietnam
Thanks Andre, so much of the same grace and elegance can be seen in the daily scenes throughout the country.
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, June 9, 2014: Protea, South Africa
These are such amazing specimens of this flower. Beautiful pics...
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, January 11, 2015: Sunset from Lion's Head, Cape Town
Nice pics, certainly a good result after such a long hike!
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, January 11, 2015: Sunset from Lion's Head, Cape Town
Great photos Non Stop Destination! With a view like that,you were definitely rewarded for the hike!
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Re: Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario (Where Gumbo was #301)
A fine piece of History from a young Town. With a small population it appears to be booming in style and grace. Could even make it to Garry's favourite "Small Town America List". An Oasis of Olde World Quality and Charm. This Town took some locating. Good one Dr F.
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Re: Exploring the Patagonian Fjordlands: A Storm at the End of the World
A cruise is my idea of a nightmare. I avoid boat journeys wherever possible - I have been known to take lengthy and rather circuitous plane rides to avoid having to go on a ferry. You know what they say about sea-sickness: "At first you feel you are going to die, but then it gets worse - you realise that you will not!"
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day. September 10, 2013: African Penguins, Boulders Beach, South Africa.
I really like penguins!
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day. September 10, 2013: African Penguins, Boulders Beach, South Africa.
Yes, think about what items would fit well for thumbnail images that people could use as avatars. We can create a bunch, and I do have a number of penguin photos that fit the bill.
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Jan. 1, 2014: A Bird on the Beach
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!
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Jan. 1, 2014: A Bird on the Beach
I'd volunteer for the assignment, but the picture dates to 2008, and I'm sure the owner of the chair has moved it....
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Jan. 1, 2014: A Bird on the Beach
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?
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Re: John F Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral, Florida
It seems impossible that it's over half a century since the first little grapefruit-sized satellites went up, and amazing that a program that seemed to move on constantly has become so dormant...as if personal computer development had rushed forward rapidly...and then stopped at Windows 95! I wonder what this will look like to historians in the distant future...
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Re: John F Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral, Florida
Thanks for the comment, PHeymont. Yes, it did seem thinks were working at warp speed in the 1960s, slowed down after that and have mostly come to a halt now. But there are still the great unmanned probes being launched (eg. Mars Rover), and the new Orion project promises to be quite exciting -- at least in its potential. It might be what takes man to Mars. I'd be happy just for a return to the moon. See how modern technology has changed the process of getting there.
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Re: John F Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral, Florida
I always thought that when rockets were fired from the launch pad, there were clouds of smoke to accompany it. I learned, on the tour, that a few seconds before launch a million gallons of water were released onto the launch pad to stop the heat of the rockets from melting the concrete base. So it was just creating some steam !
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Re: John F Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral, Florida
The water serves mostly as a sound buffer (those huge rockets are really loud!). But the massive flooding of water actually does dissipate some of the heat as well. I was really fascinated by this place, GarryRF!
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Memphis, Tennessee: 1) Graceland
3764 Elvis Presley Blvd. It’s an address most Elvis fans know by heart because that’s where you’ll find Graceland . Graceland is THE place every Elvis must visit at least once in their lifetime. Not only was...
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Doors of Charleston
Besides enjoying grand panoramas of a city, I think it's good to look at the smaller things, too. It's often these that makes a place interesting and reveal a lot about its character. Details of architecture are among these facets,...
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Where to go for sun if you can't go "there" now...
In the wake of the terrorist attack in Tunisia and new visa restrictions on individual travel to Egypt, the Telegraph (UK) has gathered up a list of "fun in the sun" places for those in need of sand and tan. The list, with pictures, is HERE...
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May 8, 2017: Cape George Point Lighthouse, Nova Scotia
Situated high on a cliff overlooking St. George's Bay, Cape George Point Lighthouse was an unexpected but pleasant finding while exploring Nova Scotia.
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Montreal's Queen Elizabeth Hotel re-opens
Montreal's most famous hotel returns to service after a year-long make-over.
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The Cloisters: Medieval Crafts and Glass
The third and last part of PHeymont's visit to The Cloisters focuses on stained glass and craftsmanship
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Churches of Park Slope, Brooklyn
PHeymont explores the varied and mostly 19th-century churches in one of Brooklyn's premier neighborhoods, and explores the area's history.
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Abandoned Asylums: An Unusual Destination
Books that can inspire travel come in all sorts: Here's an unusual one that caught Marilyn Jones' attention.
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Enter laughing: Stones with a smile
PHeymont reminds us that while statues are usually meant to impress with importance, sometimes they can leave us laughing
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Four Tips in Choosing the Best Suitcase for Your Business Travel
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January 1, 2020: Arderne Gardens, Cape Town, South Africa
Professor Abe views some of the most impressive trees in South Africa at the Arderne Gardens.
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Dec. 15, 2019: Sunset Beach, Cape May, New Jersey
Stormy weather at Thanksgiving gave Jonathan L an opportunity for some dramatic pictures of ocean and coast.
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Amtrak adopts airline ticket pricing
Under former Delta CEO, the railroad is implementing ticket change restrictions and fees
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General Grant National Memorial, New York
PHeymont becomes one of this national monument's few visitors and finds out more about its history.
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Syria: A Wing and a Prayer
Bob Cranwell shares memories of leading his first tour group into Syria.
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Shaza Hotels: Experience Middle-Eastern Luxury, Comfort & Class
Sponsored content about a luxury hotel in Saudi Arabia.
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Tulbagh, Western Cape, South Africa (Where Gumbo was #351)
Gumbo was visiting the charming historic town of Tulbagh in South Africa.
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Daytripping: The Lafayette Trail, Havre De Grace, Maryland
Stephanie Kalina-Metzger explores some of the sights around the history-rich Lafayette Trail.
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Historic Trinity Church, New York: Where Gumbo Was (#118)
Manhattan’s Trinity Church is one of the oldest Episcopal parishes in North America, but its church is a relative newcomer, built during the Gothic revival of the mid-19th century. No wonder most of the guesses placed it far away and in an...
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10 fun things to do in Goa that you might have missed
Think of Goa and you think of unlimited fun. The smallest state in India is titled as the most fun destination in the country. Blessed with a myriad of options for excitement, every holiday in Goa is memorable, no matter the number of times you have visited. From frolicking in blue waters to basking in the golden shores, from the secrets of the waters to excitements of the tropical land, Goa excites, surprises and tempts you each time. For your next holiday in Goa, we have the checklist of...
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Horse Carriages and Cape Disappointment
A varied day in the Northwest with Jonathan L, including museums and scenic beauty.
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Time for Paris: A Gallery of Clocks
PHeymont is often fascinated by a city's public clocks, and Paris has many, both old and new. Here's a selection from his recent trip.
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How To Experience A Nature Stay In The Historic Inns Of Maryland
Have you ever imagined waking up to the sound of a rooster? Or have you thought to seat around the countryside with your family and having a homemade meal? Do you want to make these possible? If yes, visit Historic Inns of Maryla nd . If you’re sick of sterile hotel rooms, you’d likely to get a closer look at the local culture on your next trip, consider a countryside home stay or farm stay. Why To Choose Farm Stay? Staying on a working farm or in the home of a local family can offer an...