Rail Travel and Trains

The Intrigue of the Orient Express

 The Orient Express! The very mention of its name brings images of eastern cities, romantic trysts, exotic costumes, shining spires and minarets—and, of course, that’s why it was given that name. It began its run from Paris to Istanbul in…

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Madrid’s Atocha Station: Where Gumbo Was (#43)

No, not a king’s arboretum, or the Budapest palm house. And not in the Mid-Atlantic region. PortMoresby came closest when she suggested an airport, possibly in southern Spain. It’s actually the main long-distance waiting room of Madrid’s Atocha…

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Where in the World is TravelGumbo? (#39)

  Gumbo had fun with last week’s puzzle, which featured a railroad station…so he thought: Why not a train, this time? And since the last one was in England, why not try back in the U.S.A.? (sorry, John Lennon…) So, here’s Puzzle #39, and good…

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Looking for Historical Landmarks !

When I was researching the history of the land my house is built on I opened up so much information. During WW1 the land was used for a temporary Army Camp. Many new soldiers were from Wales – 20 miles away – who spoke no English !

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The Intrigue of the Orient Express

 The Orient Express! The very mention of its name brings images of eastern cities, romantic trysts, exotic costumes, shining spires and minarets—and, of course, that’s why it was given that name. It began its run from Paris to Istanbul in…

Read More

Madrid’s Atocha Station: Where Gumbo Was (#43)

No, not a king’s arboretum, or the Budapest palm house. And not in the Mid-Atlantic region. PortMoresby came closest when she suggested an airport, possibly in southern Spain. It’s actually the main long-distance waiting room of Madrid’s Atocha…

Read More

Where in the World is TravelGumbo? (#39)

  Gumbo had fun with last week’s puzzle, which featured a railroad station…so he thought: Why not a train, this time? And since the last one was in England, why not try back in the U.S.A.? (sorry, John Lennon…) So, here’s Puzzle #39, and good…

Read More

Looking for Historical Landmarks !

When I was researching the history of the land my house is built on I opened up so much information. During WW1 the land was used for a temporary Army Camp. Many new soldiers were from Wales – 20 miles away – who spoke no English !

Read More