Tagged With "Henry III"
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Re: Alfred the Great's bones found!
This seems to be a good year for royal discoveries; the remains of Richard III were found under a parking lot in Leicester last year. Now if only someone could locate Jimmy Hoffa...and Judge Crater!
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Re: Intriguing Laumeier Sculpture Park, Saint Louis, Missouri
I bet the dogs had more fun than you did!
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Re: Intriguing Laumeier Sculpture Park, Saint Louis, Missouri
Ha-ha, they did have a good time Thanks for the comment.
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Re: In Egypt: Up the Nile
Back in 1989, when TWA still existed, took their 14 day tour. I believe there were 35 of us. We started in Cairo - 4 days staying at Mena House opposite the pyramids A huge WOW! During our stay there we traveled to Sakkaha and Memphis. Boarded a bus that took us to Alexandria - 2 days staying at Montazah Sheraton. From there we took a train to Aswan (dirty dishes - everyone sick). In Aswan, we stayed on Elephantine Island's Loews Aswan Oberoi. Went to Temples of Philae and flew to Abu...
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Re: Why You should visit Nevada's Valley of Fire
You are correct, GarryRF. There have been a number of movies filmed in the park. Lifted straight from Wikipedia , here is a listing of these: Film History : Valley of Fire is a popular location for shooting automobile commercials and other commercial photography. It has provided a setting for the following films and television shows: The Professionals with Burt Lancaster , Lee Marvin , and Claudia Cardinale was filmed in 1966. As of November 2012 a piece of the movie set is still up for...
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Re: Westminster Abbey's "attic" to open to public
Sounds like one of the greatest attractions in England is just going to get better! Quite exciting news, really!
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Apr. 29, 2015: L'Écoute at Les Halles
I can easily see you sitting on top of that "rock", PHeymont.
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Apr. 29, 2015: L'Écoute at Les Halles
Is that one of those repurposed shipping container housing projects in the background of the bottom picture? Or what, I wonder.
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Re: Fort William Henry: A journey to the 18th century
Oh what a tangled web we British weave. Interesting read of a little known piece of History. Thanks Jonathan !
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Re: Fort William Henry: A journey to the 18th century
Crazy looking hats with the fuzz ball on top.
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A Tale of Two Cathedrals - Palermo Italy
Palermo, Sicily has two beautiful cathedrals, less than three miles apart. Jonathan L explores them both and explains their history.
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Exploring New Roads
Travel leads us in new directions. In this instance, the art he's looked at in his travels has led Jonathan L to new directions in writing.
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Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota (Where Gumbo Was #231)
Gumbo was visiting the plane exhibit outside the Grand Forks Air Force Base in North Dakota. An impressive assortment of military hardware can be viewed (for free), a treat for anyone interested in the history of flight.
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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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Tips for Your First White Water Rafting Trip
Darren shares some reasons and background on whitewater rafting (sponsored content)
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Ashland, Virginia: "Center of the Universe"
Stephanie shares a visit to the charming community of Ashland, known by some as the "Center of the Universe".
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Monumental Madrid
PHeymont examines some of the outward aspects of buildings that give Madrid its character.
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Top 10 Most Beautiful Gardens In The World
It's hard not to be attracted to a beautiful garden. Today Emily shares some of the world's finest.
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Rainbow City coming to Shreveport, LA
A whimsical collection of air-filled sculptures is coming to Shreveport, Louisiana as it tours the world.
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December 6, 2019: Mkhaya Game Reserve, eSwatini
Professor Abe shares some terrific photos of wildlife from the newly-named country of Eswatini. Successful rhino conservation is a highlight of his visit to Mkhaya Game Reserve!
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Malcolm's Cross, Northumberland
Ian Cook shares an interesting and neglected piece of English and Scottish history -- the tale behind Malcolm's Cross
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Portland, Oregon - Part II - Exploring
Portland claims to thrive on weird. Tattoos, long beards, sandals and fleece. And there's the odd vegan strip club and naked bike ride. But to a visitor from New Orleans, city of crazy, Portland feels tame and easygoing. Even the dogs...
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Church of the Holy Spirit, Heidelberg (Where Gumbo Was #125)
The Heiliggeistkirche, to give it its German name, is the most imposing church in Heidelberg; it stands out above the Altstadt (Old City) section of the city so distinctively that I dared not include an exterior view among the clues. I make amends...
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Twin Falls, Yoho National Park
(Twin Falls, Yoho NP) In a region of dramatic scenery and jaw-dropping beauty, the Yoho Valley more than holds its own. Situated in Canada's Rocky Mountains, it's one of the most amazing places I've ever visited. The...
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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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Portland, Oregon — Part I - Eating
Portland’s vibe is mellow and friendly; its culture is food-forward. We, newbies, came to eat, taste wine (apologies to the breweries), and walk. We expected cool temperatures but arrived at the height of a heat wave, so we paced...
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Portland, Oregon - Part III - Escaping
After a week in Portland's restaurants and gardens, we were ready for nature. One of Portland's closest and most popular natural attractions is Multnomah Falls , the second highest, year-round waterfall in the nation. Getting there by car is easy;...
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In Egypt: Luxor West Bank
PortMoresby visits 3 sites on the West Bank of the River Nile, opposite Luxor near the Valley of the Kings, the ancient Theban Necropolis.
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April 26, 2018: Kilchurn Castle, Scotland.
Ian Cook shares the history of Kilchurn Castle in the Scottish Highlands, along with some memorable monochrome images.
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Italy's orange battle acts out history
One of Europe's oldest food fights dates to Napoleon's time, but takes its backstory from the 12th century.
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May 4, 2018: Glencoe Massacre Monument, Scotland
Ian Cook shares a detailed history of the story of the Massacre in Glencoe Scotland, whose monument we visit in our Pic of the Day.
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Dunstaffnage Castle, Scotland
Ian Cook shares beautiful images and a detailed history of Dunstaffnage Castle. Built in the 13th century, it is one of the oldest castles in Scotland and has stood witness to many of the country's key historic events.
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Paris from the River
An hour or so on one of the many Seine tour boats gives you a different view of Paris, and the details are a bit different each time you take the trip.
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City of Architecture and Heritage, Paris
An unusual and barely-known museum provides study casts of France's best monumental architecture and a view of architecture as a mirror of society.
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In Egypt: The Egyptian Museum
On her last day in Cairo, PortMoresby visits the famous Egyptian Museum, in its last days as the primary home to the treasures of ancient Egypt.
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Feb. 17, 2018: Sculpture on Paris Bridges
The bridges of Paris are decorated with a variety of sculpture and symbols, but some are easy to miss if you're not looking closely.
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In Egypt: Luxor & Karnak
With a week to spend in Luxor, PortMoresby visits Luxor Temple, very near her apartment, then 3 kilometers northward along the Nile, wanders within the Temples of Karnak.
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Belfast: An Uneasy City
Despite expectations of a transformed city, we found Belfast uneasy and divided despite great attractions at the city's center.
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Malahide Castle, Ireland
Malahide Castle, on the coast near Dublin was the home of one family for 800 years, and is now a fascinating and varied attraction for visitors.
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Holiday gifts for travelers
Marilyn Jones spends a lot of time on the road, and keeps her eye out for gifts that can make travelers happy. Her annual recommendations are here.
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Walking Through Seville and the Centuries
Seville, the largest city of southern Spain’s Andalucia region, is as full of contrasts as you might imagine of a city that was important in the Roman era, was ruled by the Moors for centuries, and then became not only the seat of Spanish...
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A Visit to Ireland: Part 12) the Valley of the Boyne
This post concludes tales of my road-trip around the Emerald Isle (though I've still got a few things to share about Dublin); if you want to catch up on prior posts, you can find them at this link . I don't think this road-trip series could end...
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Sept. 24, 2016: Sunday afternoon on the Seine, Paris
Houseboats on the Seine, remembered by PHeymont
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October 12, 2016: Randy's Donuts
Samantha takes us to a landmark near Los Angeles International; it's a memorable giant donut atop an ordinary donut shop.
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Centre Georges Pompidou Museum - Paris, France
Featuring art of the 20th and 21st centuries, the Centre Pompidou is one of the biggest in Paris. Samantha shows us what's inside the unusual building.
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England's Thames Path: Kew Palace
On the final day of this walk along the River Thames, PortMoresby pays a visit to Kew Palace, one of a number of fascinating attractions located within the Royal Botanic Gardens, just outside central London.
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Time for England: A Gallery of Clocks
There's so much to see wherever you travel that sometimes you only know afterward what caught your attention. In PHeymont's case, his recent trip to England featured clocks.
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Rolling Sculpture Car Club Show, Canmore. Part III - 1951 - 1960
A continuation of a series on some of the magnificent cars in this great show.
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Bank Holiday Weekend in Weymouth, England
A week at a beach resort town on the English Channel starts with a surprise bonus: we arrived at the same time as Bank Holiday and school break crowds.