Tagged With "Colonial Williamsburg"
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Re: San Juan's El Morro: Layers of Stone, Layers of History (Where Gumbo Was, #84)
Fascinating history. Stunning photos. Thanks.
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Re: San Juan's El Morro: Layers of Stone, Layers of History (Where Gumbo Was, #84)
A missing bit: El Morro and the historic site as a whole is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but while I included that in the Tags and Collections for the blog, I forgot to mention it in the text! My apologies...
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Re: 'Uncomfortable memory' tour faces Barcelona slave history
It is good that a people face up to and learn from the past. We must learn from the lessons of history, but I do hope this will not become a "self-flagellation" exercise. At the end of the 18th century, everyone had slaves. Every people, every race, every culture, every country participated in the buying, selling and owning of other people. It was the norm. Fortunately, with a few rare exceptions, modern society has become enlightened and the rights of individuals is now a central focus of...
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Re: 'Uncomfortable memory' tour faces Barcelona slave history
'Presentism' is always a danger for historians, but in this case, there's a real issue of interest based on the late-in-the-day entry into slave-owning by the later Catalan grandees; they went into it when all European countries had already abolished it, and when it had been abolished in many colonial areas. Sadly, not Cuba, Brazil, or, at the beginning of that period, the United States. One of the reasons it's important to consider these past things is because they do enter into the...
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Re: 'Uncomfortable memory' tour faces Barcelona slave history
Slavery is just part of a long cruel history. Wherever there is chance to make money, people of any race or creed will gladly join in. Even the African warlords who sold the "prisoners" to the slave ships played their parts in this piece of history. Even today fortunes are made by sending young men to die in the name of "Defence". Money has no morals.
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, 13 Dec 2013: Sati Handprints - 15 Jodphur Queens left their handprints...
That is an amazingly sad story. But that's for sharing that wonderfully symbolic photo, Mac.
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, 13 Dec 2013: Sati Handprints - 15 Jodphur Queens left their handprints...
My main purpose in traveling is to see how things are done elsewhere. I try only observe and not overlay my personal opinion on what is there. After all, the point is to see and learn. Sometimes, as in this case, it can be hard to lay aside those personal feelings. The old custom does speak volumes about the importance to these people of tradition and structure in their lives. Thank you for the thought provoking photo.
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San Juan's El Morro: Layers of Stone, Layers of History (Where Gumbo Was, #84)
El Morro, the giant fortification that's guarded San Juan Harbor for nearly 500 years, is the sight we saw before we saw it. Its image is everywhere when you do online research for a trip to Puerto Rico; its "garitas"—small domed...
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James Monroe's Highland, Charlottesville, Virginia
At the end of the week, we arrive at Gumbo's secret location, the former home of one of America's early Presidents.
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June 28, 2020: La Candelaria & Street Art in Bogota, Colombia
Gilles shares photos of some of the nicely restored homes in the old Colonial core of Bogata, and some fine examples of its street art.
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Start planning now for family vacations
Thinking about next summer? Travel expert Marilyn Jones has some suggestions to get your planning started!
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Why You Should Consider Boutique Hotels Over Chain Hotels
A look at a luxury hotel in Brooklyn (sponsored content)
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Maymont Mansion, Richmond, Virginia (Where Gumbo was #366)
Gumbo was visiting home of James and Sallie Dooley, known as Maymont. The mansion is located at 1700 Hampton Street, Richmond, Virginia.
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Small Brooklyn: Three small but fascinating museums
Jonathan L takes us on a tour of some of Brooklyn's small and quirky museums.
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Grand Hotel, Nuwara Eliya
We visit the Grand Hotel in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka. Situated in the heart of the tea growing region of the country, the cooler climate of the region was popular with the English who lived here during the 19th century. The Grand Hotel itself is a beautiful relic of the period of British Colonial rule on the island.
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New cruises feature fall foliage, Colonial America
Princess Cruises is ramping up a fall Northeast and Canada cruising season for 2018, focusing on the region's specialties.
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August 28, 2016: Minas Gerais’ Colonial Cities (Brazil)
In the hills of Minas Gerais, 500 km NW of Rio de Janeiro, this area produced more than half of the gold of the whole world between the 17th and 19th centuries!
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August 25, 2019: The Colonial Cities of Boyaca & Santander, Colombia
Grand Escapades shares some examples of the beautiful colonial cities you can find in Santander, northeast of Bogota.
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Sept. 1, 2019: An Ex-Parrot in Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Jonathan L shows us some of the street art decorating Williamsburg Brooklyn
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Colonial Williamsburg: Back to the Founding
Join Jonathan L on a visit to the grand-daddy of all the living history museums and costumed interpreters.
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January 14, 2020: Prairie Dog Colony, McIntosh Lake
DrFumblefinger spots a group of prairie dogs in Colorado.
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The Signs of Williamsburg, Virginia
Jonathan L takes us to Colonial Willaimsburg to explore the use of art in the historic business signs
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Otway Penguins, Chile
You can have relatively easy access to and can get quite close to a large colony of Magellanic penguins in Otoway, Chile.
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'Uncomfortable memory' tour faces Barcelona slave history
Barcelona, and other cities, confront the 'uncomfortable memory' of slave-built fortunes that paid for many of their famous sights.
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Black Friday News: Florida claims first Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving 1565 in Florida Yesterday was Thanksgiving in the U.S., and for those who thought about its history rather than then turkey or the football, it probably involved reflection on the events of 1621 in Plymouth, Massachusetts. ...
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Visit the 18th Century in Colonial Williamsburg, VA
Restored buildings and costumed townspeople give you the opportunity to feel as if you have stepped back into the 18th century in Williamsburg.
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Re: Where in the World is TravelGumbo (#79)
So where do they build houses with front doors on the side of the house, at least on the corner house? Or is there some other design quirk that I don't understand? Williamsburg?
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Re: Black Friday News: Florida claims first Thanksgiving
The debate in Florida too is which city is actually the nations oldest. St Augustine claims it is because it's the oldest continuously occupied city by European settlers. Some in Pensacola, claim their city is because they were settled before St. Augustine.
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Re: St. Augustine, Florida—The Old City
June 18, 1964, James Brock, the manager of the Monsoon Motor Lodge ( now destroyed) pouring acid on demonstrators attempting to desegregate the pool Great Piece Jonathan L! One thing I wish St Augustine would do a better job is telling what role St Augustine played in the Civil Rights Movement. Martin Luther King got arrested in St Augustine on June 11th 1964 after picketing. His charge was unlawful assembly and civil disobedience. Many people say events that summer helped sparked the Civil...
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Re: St. Augustine, Florida—The Old City
Thanks Travel Rob. In fact there are several info boards in and around Plaza de la Constitucion that do discuss the civil rights era history. Not just MLK's arrest, but more than one large demonstration that took place.
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Re: St. Augustine, Florida—The Old City
For more on the history of the civil rights movement in St. AUGUSTINE, you can look here - https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wik...._Augustine_movement
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Re: St. Augustine, Florida—The Old City
There are info boards at the beaches too but certain things they didn't preserve, like the Monsoon Motor Lodge, now a Hilton. Martin Luther King Ave, Downtown is one street named after Dr. King where he had marched.
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Re: Around Nuwara Eliya
Looks like a small Oasis of Paradise. Lots of Tea. And no Golden Arches !
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Re: Grand Hotel, Nuwara Eliya
The building and grounds are remarkable for sure; when I visited the billiard room was in a bit of, er, faded grandeur. To be honest the staff presented a slightly misplaced hauteur, even rather stuffy, when dealing with a high end tour operator. I was always careful to send customers who would find al this good. Those of a more adventurous nature went elsewhere.
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Re: Grand Hotel, Nuwara Eliya
Interesting tour Dr F. Was the food still of English desent or had the years returned it to home cooking ? G
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Re: Grand Hotel, Nuwara Eliya
The food, as with all such Colonial establishments I've visited, is a mixture of western (English) food and local (Sri Lankan) dishes. For example, for breakfast you can pick from eggs, bacon, fried tomatoes or string hoppers, curries and rice.
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Re: Visit the 18th Century in Colonial Williamsburg, VA
I haven't been to Williamsburg in decades. Your photo essay makes me want to return! Very nice piece!!
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Re: Visit the 18th Century in Colonial Williamsburg, VA
Thank you Marilyn. Hope you make it soon. I look forward to our next visit, too.
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Re: Galle Face Hotel, Colombo (Where Gumbo Was #218)
DrF, I've noticed in my reading that many travelers to SL spend limited time or bypass Colombo entirely. Can you tell us, please, what you like about the city and, other than friends, what brought you back? If the hotel is as popular as it seems to be, there must be something. Or is the hotel itself the destination?
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Re: Galle Face Hotel, Colombo (Where Gumbo Was #218)
You guess correctly, PM, in that it was my friendship with Sir Arthur that kept me returning to Colombo. And what a wonderful experience that was -- imagine befriending and entering the private life of your favorite author! Hours of conversation over tea or juice while enjoying the setting sun and flying foxes, discussing his latest book, etc. Terrific! Colombo's a big city, over 7 million in a country of around 20 million, and has poor public transportation that will only get worse as roads...
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Maymont Gardens, Richmond, Virginia
George G pays a return visit to Maymont Park in Richmond, this time taking us through the extensive and beautiful gardens.
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The American Civil War Museum at Historic Tredegar, Richmond
Gumbo was visiting the American Civil War Museum in Richmond's old Tredegar factories, places where many of the supplies and weapons used by the confederacy were manufactured.
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Riverfront Canal Walk, Richmond, Virginia
George G takes us for a stroll along a historic Richmond canal whose story goes back to George Washington's time.
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Jefferson's Monticello: Our Unplanned Visit
Samantha and her husband had to change plans for the day and ended up doing a tour of Monticello in VA. She is happy the day worked out the way it did.
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How to make your AAA card pay for itself!
Besides roadside assistance, AAA gives you discounts that can save you enough money each year to pay for the membership! Samantha shares some ideas.
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Hanoi’s Stately Buildings
Barry Barford looks at some architectural gems in the Vietnamese capital, Hanoi.
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Re: Hanoi’s Stately Buildings
Your post brought back memories of my own visit to this enchanting city! Thank you!!
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What to do in Orlando (without a mouse or super-hero!)
Jonathan L explores some things to do In Orlando that do not involve an amusement park.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, 13 Dec 2013: Sati Handprints - 15 Jodphur Queens left their handprints...
One of the saddest sights that I have experienced in my travels is to be seen at the “Iron Gate” ( Loha Pol ) of the massive Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur in Rajasthan, India.