Tagged With "Death Valley"
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Re: Where Gumbo Was #17: Death Valley, USA
Yes, it's really amazing how colorful and varied desert plants can be. Did you also see the blog from a few weeks ago on the "Spine Garden" of cacti in Arizona? It's at https://www.travelgumbo.com/blo...zona-s-sonora-desert
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Re: Death Valley National Park
travelgumbo hit another home run today. This is a fantastic post!! Awesome photos and interesting narrative. Well done!
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Re: Death Valley National Park
That's about as thorough a write up of Death Valley as I've ever seen. It is a very desolate place and the temperature extremes are amazing. In one late winter day we went from snow to 115 F. The heat, especially in the summer, is dangerous. Don't visit in the summer. Visit it in the winter. The scenery is beautiful and it's definitely worth seeing.
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Re: Death Valley National Park
I came across this piece on Death Valley which, while not as interesting as Tom's blog, has some interesting facts. You can read it at this link !
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Re: December 25, 2016: Biking Down Death Road
Great photos and a great adventure! Merry Christmas, Gilles!
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Death Valley National Park
Death Valley is one of the most desolate place I have been. Others include central Greenland and the Dead Sea. Death Valley is the lowest place in the western hemisphere at 282 feet (86 metres) below sea level. The Dead Sea in Israel is 1,370...
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May 10, 2020: Mojave Desert in Winter
DrFumblefinger was driving between Death Valley and Las Vegas when he stopped to take a photo of the snow covered landscape.
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June 17, 2020: Scotty's Castle, Death Valley
DrFumblefinger visits Scotty's Castle in Death Valley on a clear winter's day.
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Scenes from Death Valley National Park
DrFumblefinger shares some photos from a past journey to California's Death Valley.
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In Egypt: The Sudan
Disappointed to find a cruise on a classic Nile paddle steamer beyond her means, PortMoresby is given a second chance, if only briefly, to experience the dream.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, October 11, 2014: Highway 395
My favorite stretch of lonely road in the world is the 200 miles of Highway 395 south from Topaz Lake, where it enters California from Nevada, where these pictures were taken, south through Bridgeport and the turnoff to Bodie , past Mono...
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December 25, 2016: Biking Down Death Road
GrandEscapades shares photos and memories of cruising down one of the world's most dangerous roads -- now a memorable bike lane -- in the beautiful mountains of Bolivia
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Where Gumbo Was #17: Death Valley, USA
Desert flowers after a wet spring No one claimed bragging rights this week, although Travel Luver named the place...but along with a few other places it reminded him of. But it is Death Valley, home of Wiley Coyote and the Road Runner; of the...
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Events in 2016 mark the 400th Anniversary of Shakespeare's death
Learn more about the series of events in 2016 to mark Shakespeare's death
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Planning Dangerous road trips | HOP IN
I am planning Death Road trips. I have decided on 4 roads to travel I am planning my last. Also, I have a plan to visit Africa and I heard that out therein morocco despite many things to do in Morocco. there is a dangerous yet beautiful road of atlas mountain. Anyone who lived in Morocco can guide me here. Thanks in advance. Planning Things to do in Morocco
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Re: In Egypt: The Sudan
A better class of cockroach on board, too, doubtless 🤣🤣 we used a Glasgow built little old ferry boat with cabins added; it was rescued from Port Said I believe. The bugs didn't spoil anything though - they live there, after all. The teeth-gritter always came soon 'How deep is the Nile here, Bob ?' Er. . . er
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Re: In Egypt: The Sudan
In many things the old ways are sometimes better. When Europeans began (19th c.?) outfitting dahabiyas for leisurely Nile Cruises, they'd sink it first to clear out a variety of vermin. Too bad you didn't know that good old trick.
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Re: In Egypt: The Sudan
I read about that one - def a Victorian lady ¿a thousand miles up the nile? The odd highly colourful phrase in today's usage too ! 😆😱 BTW 'our' boat was a bit big to do that I guess, took 18-20 plus 6 crew, a jolly punt, though !
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Re: June 17, 2020: Scotty's Castle, Death Valley
Thanks for showing us another great stop in California! Unbelievable how many great roadtrips one can take in that state alone.