Tagged With "Admiralty Inlet"
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Re: Venice's ban on huge cruise ships suspended
The only alternatives I can see are to build a new cruise port outside the lagoon. Chioggia might be too far, but perhaps just north of the main way into the lagoon, across the inlet from the Lido. That would provide land-based alternatives for other day trips from the boats, and could also be served by vaporetto-sized boats heading into Venice itself. Of course, I haven't consulted the folks who live there and run campgrounds there...
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Re: Where in the World is Gumbo? #8
The port is a little hard to place. There is a partially obscured sign on the building in the background that may say "SHOPPING". Could English be the local language? Due to the size and type of boats visible I believe that it is connected to the ocean. There seems to be relatively little elevation difference between the boat dock and the land behind it. Probably a protected bay or inlet. No guess yet.
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Skedans, Haida Gwaii, British Colombia (Where Gumbo was #106)
Gumbo was visiting the "misty isles", Haida Gwaii, in British Columbia. Specifically, the remnants of the Haida village of Skedans. Sadly, not much remains of the village, captured at its prime in the above image (1878), rich...
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October 1, 2017: Sunrise at Port Townsend, Washington
On his first day in Port Townsend, Jonathan L got up early to make these pictures of a glorious sunrise.
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The West Coast of Puerto Rico
A frequent visitor to Puerto Rico, Jonathan L had never before visited the island's west coast. He shares the visit with us here.
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Granville Island Glimpses
Famed for its public market, Granville Island also has great views of Vancouver, boats, water, and lots of visitors.
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A Day Afloat in Glacier Bay, Alaska
It's the Alaska cruise destination you can't land at, but it remains a stunning experience, up close to the tip of the Alaska ice pack.
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Hope, Alaska: Gold, Salmon and more
DrFumblefinger visits Hope, Alaska. Site of the first Alaska gold rush, the town is small but many of the gold-era mining buildings survive. Thousands of pink salmon were migrating upstream to spawn, a sight DrFumblefinger will always remember.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, June 7, 2015: Bilingual Waterside Pun
I'm a sucker for a pun, no matter how many languages and situations it takes to make it. So this one, on the Stockholm waterfront, caught my attention easily. And it was no accident; the owners not only knew what they were doing, they explain it on...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, September 29, 2015: The Beauty of Alaska’s Tracy Arm Fjord
A fjord is a long, narrow inlet created by glacial erosion. Fjords can be found all over the world, but in Alaska they are especially beautiful. Tracy Arm Fjord — named for Secretary of the Navy Benjamin Franklin...
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Aberdeen Washington: Home to Washington's logging industry
Jonathan L explores some of the history of Aberdeen, Washington
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Jan. 7, 2018: Admiralty Head Lighthouse, Whidbey Island, WA
Jonathan L shares another sight from his Pacific Coast trip, an historic island lighthouse.
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Whidbey Island, Washington
Jonathan L explores the islands, forts and ferries of Puget Sound.
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Castle Stalker, Scotland
A medieval castle in one of the most picturesque settings in Europe, Ian Cook shares the story and beautiful photo-essay of Castle Stalker.
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Port Townsend, Washington
Jonathan L spends some time in a former major port that's become a pleasant waterfront community on Puget Sound.
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The Chrysler Museum, Norfolk, Virginia
Jonathan L takes us to a small art museum with a large collection in Norfolk VA
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Granville Island Market, Vancouver. 1) The Produce
One of my favorite markets anywhere is the Granville Island Public Market in Vancouver. Situated on a piece of reclaimed land, it's become a peninsula and is an island in name only. It adjoins False Creek and Burrard Inlet south of...
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Canada Place, Vancouver, Canada. Where Gumbo was #70
While at first glance it might seem that Gumbo is boarding a sailing ship, he was actually visiting Canada Place in one of the most beautiful cities in the world, Vancouver. Jonathan L was the first to recognize this destination...
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Charleston Harbor Cruise and City History
When visiting a new city, Marilyn Jones likes to start off with a city tour. In Charleston, she found one that combined a land tour and a harbor cruise.
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September 27, 2016: The Rock on Victoria Beach
DrFumblefinger shares photos of a lovely beach, and the mystery of a large boulder suddenly appeared on it.
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Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia (Where Gumbo was #317)
DrFumblefinger visits the pretty Maritime fishing village of Peggy Cove, a town complete with its own picturesque light house.
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May 25, 2019: Down the Jersey Shore
PHeymont shares some views of his favorite Jersey Shore retreats.
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A Visit to Ireland: Part 3) Kenmare, Gateway to the Ring of Kerry
Western Ireland was the most beautiful and scenic part of our journey. It has a lovely, rugged coastline -- harshly beautiful! There are hundreds of ancient stone forts, stone circles and stone dwellings (it's a rocky land!), and its...
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The Queen Charlotte Track
DantheWanderer shares a memorable New Zealand walk -- five days on the beautiful Queen Charlotte Track.
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Canada lists more historic lighthouses
Canada gives protected status to two 20th-century lighthouses that replaced 19th-century originals.
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Fresh Coho Fillets, Alaska
One of the pleasures of traveling is talking to local folks whenever that's possible. This couple—happy with their harvest of coho fillets from a half day of fishing—were friendly and offered very helpful advice.
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Girdwood, Alaska
DrFumblefinger visits the town of Girdwood, Alaska. Situated less than an hour's drive from Anchorage, Girdwood is surrounded by beautiful mountains and glaciers, and is home to a popular ski resort.
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The Ultimate Arctic Travel Guide for Your Next Great Escape
Explore one of the world's most prestine regions -- the amazing Arctic! (sponsored content)
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Turnagain Arm, Cook Inlet, Alaska
DrFumblefinger enjoys the beautiful scenery along the Turnagain Arm of Cook Inlet, home to one of the most impressive tidal bores in the world
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The Cairns Gateway to Reef and Rainforest
Barry looks back nostalgically at a former home in northern Australia.
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Point Wilson Lighthouse, Washington
PortMoresby recalls a moody sky over a sliver of land and a lighthouse between Puget Sound and the Straits of Juan de Fuca.
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Fort Worden Historical State Park, Port Townsend WA
"They shall beat their swords into plowshares," a philosophy that turned a military base into a valuable community resource at Fort Worden.
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Visiting Lake Garda: Old Towns and Great Views
Jonathan L takes us on tour of two towns along Lake Garda, in Italy
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Peggy’s Cove, Nova Scotia
In Canada, Judy visits a peaceful fishing village where a tragedy occurred just offshore.
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Myrtle Beach for Landlubbers
Stephanie shares some highlights of her visit to Myrtle Beach.
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Cheese, Clogs and Windmills in The Netherlands
Jonathan L takes a bus tour of the area surrounding Amsterdam to catch up with traditional Dutch sights and culture.
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The (Long and Winding) Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia
Australia is a vast country, and, if you have ever been there and traversed it in some way, you will appreciate the sheer size and expanse of this island continent. The best way I have discovered to see the true beauty of this country is to drive...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Mar.4th 2014: Dubai Water Taxi
Taxis are an essential for any city, regardless of location or size, and they come in many different forms depending where in the world you are.
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Florida's East Central Coast: Something around Every Corner
Stephanie visits eastern Florida, focusing on the area around Daytona beach. With so many interesting attractions to see, her visit was a busy one.
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St. Augustine, Florida—The Old City
Saint Augustine, founded in 1565, is the oldest continuously-inhabited European settlement in the Americas. Join us for a tour of its historic center...
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Strawberry Banke: Living History in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Jonathan L visits the history of Portsmouth at the place where its first European colonists settled.