Leadville, Colorado is a fascinating small city to visit. Situated in the heart of the Rocky Mountains at an elevation of 10,152 feet (3,094 m), it is the highest incorporated city in the USA. It lies near the headwaters of the…
This photo proved quite challenging. It definitely looks European, mostly non-descript, but with one main clue, namely the fortified walls seen on the right side of the river. Only one person came forward with an answer and…
Ottawa is the national capital of Canada. Small, compact and easy to explore with lots of great places to see, the city is a wonderful weekend getaway destination. Ottawa is centered on Parliament Hill upon which sits an iconic…
While most Americans have no idea what’s inside the great state of Montana, I LOVE this state! It’s breathtakingly beautiful, home to my favorite US National Park, Glacier National Park , and is filled with kind — if opinionated –…
We have gotten to Tuesday and no one has guessed Where Gumbo went this week. So here is the answer: Gumbo traveled to the New York state town of Hudson, where Frederic Church built a house over looking the Hudson River so that he could paint….
Seems Gumbo timed a visit to Seattle perfectly. When Gumbo took the elevator up to the observation deck of the iconic Space Needle there was a thunderstorm passing through. But after a cup of coffee (Seattle is well known for its…
Many people don’t know that Ottawa is the capital city of Canada. Situated a few hours drive north of Toronto and Montreal, straddling the provinces of Ontario and Quebec– Ottawa being on the Ontario side; Gatineau on the Quebec side –…
Often the best travel experiences are those which catch us by surprise. I spend a fair bit of time researching and planning my trips, but love to stumble onto unexpected and memorable events. Like when our visit to Kandy in Sri Lanka coincided…
Situated a few miles downhill from Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello is Michie Tavern.Visiting Michie Tavern is like stepping back in time because of its colonial atmosphere and furnishings.
This is the last in a three part series highlighting a visit to Florida’s unique Everglades. The first part discussed the Cypress forests of the Everglades and the second part highlighted the coastal mangrove forests near Everglades…
Leadville, Colorado is a fascinating small city to visit. Situated in the heart of the Rocky Mountains at an elevation of 10,152 feet (3,094 m), it is the highest incorporated city in the USA. It lies near the headwaters of the…
This photo proved quite challenging. It definitely looks European, mostly non-descript, but with one main clue, namely the fortified walls seen on the right side of the river. Only one person came forward with an answer and…
Ottawa is the national capital of Canada. Small, compact and easy to explore with lots of great places to see, the city is a wonderful weekend getaway destination. Ottawa is centered on Parliament Hill upon which sits an iconic…
While most Americans have no idea what’s inside the great state of Montana, I LOVE this state! It’s breathtakingly beautiful, home to my favorite US National Park, Glacier National Park , and is filled with kind — if opinionated –…
We have gotten to Tuesday and no one has guessed Where Gumbo went this week. So here is the answer: Gumbo traveled to the New York state town of Hudson, where Frederic Church built a house over looking the Hudson River so that he could paint….
Seems Gumbo timed a visit to Seattle perfectly. When Gumbo took the elevator up to the observation deck of the iconic Space Needle there was a thunderstorm passing through. But after a cup of coffee (Seattle is well known for its…
Many people don’t know that Ottawa is the capital city of Canada. Situated a few hours drive north of Toronto and Montreal, straddling the provinces of Ontario and Quebec– Ottawa being on the Ontario side; Gatineau on the Quebec side –…
Often the best travel experiences are those which catch us by surprise. I spend a fair bit of time researching and planning my trips, but love to stumble onto unexpected and memorable events. Like when our visit to Kandy in Sri Lanka coincided…
Situated a few miles downhill from Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello is Michie Tavern.Visiting Michie Tavern is like stepping back in time because of its colonial atmosphere and furnishings.
This is the last in a three part series highlighting a visit to Florida’s unique Everglades. The first part discussed the Cypress forests of the Everglades and the second part highlighted the coastal mangrove forests near Everglades…
