Tagged With "Jersey Cow"
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Re: Beautiful collection of mate cups at the Puerto de Frutos market, El Tigre Argentina. Mate is the national drink of Argentina, a type of tea
Yes, those are gourds that are decorated (among the nicer ones we saw). You cal pick from all kinds of cups, though, ranging from cow horns to hooves to porcelain cups to whatever. Drinking mate is a social event, to be shared among friends. You never use more than one straw (everyone sips from the same) and saying "thank you" means you've finished. I'll have more on mate in the future, PM, as you might have guessed
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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: Eric Young Orchid Foundation, Jersey C.I.
Paul Hunter's orchid sequence is incredibly beautiful--I went through 3 times, maybe 4! Thank you, Paul--and Eric Young Foundation, and Dr. Anders . Neil McAleer
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Re: Eric Young Orchid Foundation, Jersey C.I.
Thanks Neil - I'm so glad that you enjoyed them. Paul.
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Re: 'Elk Sensor' wins Swedish innovation prize
Vehicle collisions with animals kill more people than dog, snake and bee bites combined. And while the photo you use shows an animal that weighs about 1000 pounds, that animal is a moose. I know it's tough for city folks to tell them apart. Here is what a bull elk looks like.... Here's what a cow elk looks like....
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Jan. 18, 2015: Darkness into Light
Admittedly these cabins lacked the comforts of the white plantation owner's dwellings, but they are much nicer than many homes I have seen in my travels. I think here specifically of the huts made of cow dung and sticks in Tanzania as an example. I am also inclined to see the interior as a place of safety to those who lived in them, but understand your point and the metaphor.
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, August 28, 2014: Elk, Banff, Alberta
Hi GarryRF and Travel Luver! GarryRF...loved your comment. LOL Too funny, and so true. Travel Luver...unfortunately I don't know too much about elk, but I did a little research and came across this article you can link to which I believe will answer your question nicely http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2...k-rut_n_3915764.html In summary, the answer to your question is yes, male elk (aka bulls) can be and usually are much more aggressive during rutting, even toward humans; However, after what I...
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Re: Fort Hancock NJ - Where Gumbo Was (#131)
Fooled me completely! I was sure it was European and before the 18th century...
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Crackpot Hall, Yorkshire Dales
Ian Cook shares some great photos and the history of Crackpot Hall.
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July 26, 2017: Lady Liberty—The Statue of Liberty
Samantha takes us to visit the famed Statue, and fills us in on its history.
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Caguas Botanical Gardens: a taste of history and culture
Jonathan L takes us on a tour of the garden, which is organized to mirror aspects of the island's culture and history.
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March 15, 2017: Winter Scenes from Turner Valley
Some wildlife scenes Pierre Renault recently captured while recently driving through Alberta's Turner Valley.
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Top Long Distance Hiking Trails in the USA
Like to go for a long distance walk? Then Brian Bradshaw has just the post for you. Check out some of these beautiful (and challenging) hikes!
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Finding Nature in England: New Forest National Park
Kirsten Hines' series on exploring Nature in England concludes, with a stop at a National Park that requires her to rethink what "national park" actually means in this long settled and farmed landscape.
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A Marvelous Food Tour in Krakow!
DrFumblefinger enjoyed a wonderful food tour in the beautiful and historic Polish city of Krakow. He shares details and photos of this experience.
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London named top city for vegans
With over 125 vegan establishments, London is top among cities where veganism has gone mainstream.
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ISKCON Temple, Chennai, India (Where Gumbo Was #349)
Gumbo was found at the ISKCon Temple in the vibrant city of Chennai, India. Find out more!
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The Cloisters: A Medieval World in New York
At the Cloisters, PHeymont enjoyed a long visit with the Metropolitan Museum's huge trove of medieval art and architecture.
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May 26, 2020: Agra Street Scenes
A few scenes from the streets of Agra that DrFumblefinger snapped while driving around that city.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, June 8, 2015: Elk, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
A few springs ago I was visiting Denver and decided to make an overnight trip to Rocky Mountain National Park, through Estes Park. The higher passes and most scenic drives were closed because of snow and ice, but I was rewarded...
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Fort Hancock NJ - Where Gumbo Was (#131)
Entrance to Mortar Battery Congratulations to TravelingCanuck who guessed that this week Gumbo was "down the shore" in New Jersey, visiting Fort Hancock. Fort Hancock is a decommissioned military base that sits in the Sandy Hook National Park. The...
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"American Treasure Tour"—Extensive Collection of Americana
Love Americana? Then Stephanie Kalina-Metzger has the perfect tour for you, featuring some of the most unusual and rare vintage items you'll ever see.
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In Egypt: Philae Island
Arriving in Aswan, PortMoresby visits an island and its temple with an unusual history.
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Food Fight: Italian regions quarrel over cheese
Puglia's cow-milk mozzarella is slated for Protected Origin status, angering Campania's producers of buffalo-milk mozzarella.
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Toronto's Bata Shoe Museum
After years of resistance, PHeymont visits a shoe museum and is chagrined at what he'd missed.
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June 3, 2018: Lucy the Elephant, Margate City
Meet Lucy, the oldest roadside attraction in the United States
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Eric Young Orchid Foundation, Jersey C.I.
Paul Hunter shares a sample of beautiful orchids photographed during a visit to the Eric Young Orchid Foundation on the Channel Island of Jersey.
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Jersey Shore in Winter
In summer, hundreds of thousands "go down the shore," but Jonathan L shows us it's worth a winter visit as well.
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Jersey, The Channel Isles.
Paul Hunter shares some brilliant images of Jersey, one of the Channel Islands between England and France.
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An Irish Farm Food Festival
PHeymont and his wife enjoy an afternoon in the Irish countryside, surrounded by far too much glorious food.
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High Force Waterfall, Middleton-in-Teesdale
A lovely waterfall, one of England's largest, is beautifully captured and featured today by photographer Ian Cook.
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May 15, 2018: Babylonstoren, a South African Treasure
Join Marilyn Jones for a visit to a historic garden and a lunch featuring its produce.
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Craft Fairs are Fun!
What does a traveler do on a weekend. Well is he has no other obligations he might take a day to explore. And so The Amazing Ms. D and I took off on a recent Sunday for the destination of Morristown NJ (map) , which sits about 40 miles from...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, August 28, 2014: Elk, Banff, Alberta
There are many things I love about summer, one of which is getting out into the sunshine, exploring, and getting close to nature...but not too close. On a recent visit to Banff, my brother and I pulled into a parking lot for...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Dec 17, 2014: Fish Creek Park, Calgary
Season's Greetings to all and I wish you safe travels over the holidays. These photos were taken in a part of Fish Creek Park in Calgary's SW. It is called Shannon Terrace. There is an old homestead down there that was once...
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Swiss councilman finds church bells unap-pealing
A local official champions sleep over tradition, and wants bells turned off during the night.
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Egg Trees in India ?
Bob Cranwell gives as an insightful look into life in Rajasthan and some of the changes that the area has undergone in the past few decades.
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June 12, 2019: Little Man Ice Cream, Denver, Colorado
Samantha and her nephew checked out Little Man Ice Cream in Denver. It was a yummy treat which she hopes to enjoy again soon.
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Langtang Views, Part 1
Bob Cranwell, the Amateur Emigrant, shares memories of an exhausting but rewarding visit to a remote area of Nepal.
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A Fall visit to Crete
George G shares some good memories and photos of a restful vacation on Greek's largest island.
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Food tour in Kuala Lumpur
"I hope you are hungry?" Fadly asked. I was, but suspected I would not be for very much longer. I was completely right. As a service to their guests, Back Home hostel offer different activities. What caught my attention was the food tour. I love to try the local food as I travel and having an expert showing me what to try and where, is my favorite. I instantly signed up! Walking along the busy streets, crossing the roads “the Malaysian way” (holding your hand out in front of the car like the...
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April 27, 2016: Liberty State Park – New Jersey
Jersey City's waterfront park on New York Harbor offers walking trails, picnic areas, and especially, great views of the Statue of Liberty and Verrazzano Bridge.
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Hole-y cow! Swiss cheese 3000 years old?
British archaeologists have found evidence that cheese-making in the high Alpine regions may date back to the Iron Age, 3000 years ago.
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Mar. 8, 2016: Corbiere Lighthouse, Jersey, Channel Islands.
Lighthouse - Corbiere, with granite shoreline. Jersey Channel Islands, UK
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Mar. 22, 2016: Fisherman, St Catherines Bay breakwater
Fisherman,St Catherines Bay breakwater. Jersey, Channel Islands, U.K.
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April 12, 2016. Flag - St Orgueil Castle, St Aubins
Flag - St Orgueil Castle, St Aubins. Jersey Channel Islands, U.K,
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April 26, 2016: "Rocco" defensive tower - St Ouens Bay
The "Rocco" defensive tower - St Ouens Bay. Jersey Channel Islands, U.K.
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Austrian town launches arrows against litter
A small Austrian town, tired of having its roadsides used as a litter dump by passing cars, has planted huge arrows where litter fell to shame the litterers.