Okay, what is the not widely known attraction that blew you away?
Feb 15, 2011, 9:15 am
#17
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Tarifa', Spain.
Southernmost point in Europe, right across the Straights of Gibraltar from Morocco. Just down the road from Gibraltar and one of the nicest Roman ruins I have seen.
Quite, relaxing. No real nightlife. My entire family, including teenagers just loved it. In fact, the teens want to go back.
Southernmost point in Europe, right across the Straights of Gibraltar from Morocco. Just down the road from Gibraltar and one of the nicest Roman ruins I have seen.
Quite, relaxing. No real nightlife. My entire family, including teenagers just loved it. In fact, the teens want to go back.
Feb 15, 2011, 9:21 am
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Feb 15, 2011, 9:27 am
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One of the most excellent places I have ever visited. I was there in the winter with nobody else around and it was even more stunning. I hope it never becomes too popular.
Feb 15, 2011, 9:45 am
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The lobby of Liberty Hotel in Boston, MA. Worth a trip to the refurbished county jail if you are in the city, and go upstairs to read the story of the place.
Feb 15, 2011, 10:08 am
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Cimitiere Notre Dame des Neiges in Montreal, the largest cemetery in Canada and third-largest in North America. I believe over 900,000 souls are buried here. It's located adjacent to Mont Royal Park (along the SW side of the "rock" itself), so it's a great place for a peaceful (and yet challenging) walk/hike and to learn about some great Canadian historical figures and their final resting places, and the grounds are truly beautiful/spectacular. (You can also tour the grounds by car if you're not up for the hike or have less time, but I highly recommend hoofing it if you can.)
It's also a short walk from there to St. Joseph's Oratory, one of the true splendors of Montreal and Canada.
It is also noteworthy that I am NOT Catholic...these gems are worth visiting regardless of your religious or ethnic affiliation.
It's also a short walk from there to St. Joseph's Oratory, one of the true splendors of Montreal and Canada.
It is also noteworthy that I am NOT Catholic...these gems are worth visiting regardless of your religious or ethnic affiliation.
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Feb 15, 2011, 11:24 am
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When I was printing out our confirmation for a flight from Zagreb to Dubrovnik, I found a banner ad for a kayak trip around the Dubrovnik city walls. My husband and I have done river kayaking but he was 70 and just getting over some back problems. I asked him if he was up for this. Bless him, he was, even though he had to be helped in and out of the kayak and I sat in the back so I could do most of the paddling. I brought a compact camera stuck in an airtight plastic sandwich container and secured it to the kayak. Periodically I took it out and took pictures. They were spectacular even though most had my husband's head in the background! It was a highlight of the trip and one of our best excursions.
I agree- it would have been wonderful to have a camera!
I agree- it would have been wonderful to have a camera!
Feb 15, 2011, 12:14 pm
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Interior of the stone churches in Laliabela Ethiopia. Blows Petra away.
The churches are dug out of the stone ground (trenches surround them). I had seen pictures but was not prepared for the interiors. These have barrel vaulted ceilings, carved arches. They were not built, but carved from the living rock. I have no idea how anyone conceived of doing this, much less how it was accomplished. This is the most underrated place I have ever been. I urge everyone to travel there.
And if you go, the fasting menu (available on Wednesdays and Fridays and some places and times everyday) was almost everywhere quite good. Vegetarian and wonderful. My son and I did the historical circuit in Nov and Dec last year. Absolutely amazing.
The churches are dug out of the stone ground (trenches surround them). I had seen pictures but was not prepared for the interiors. These have barrel vaulted ceilings, carved arches. They were not built, but carved from the living rock. I have no idea how anyone conceived of doing this, much less how it was accomplished. This is the most underrated place I have ever been. I urge everyone to travel there.
And if you go, the fasting menu (available on Wednesdays and Fridays and some places and times everyday) was almost everywhere quite good. Vegetarian and wonderful. My son and I did the historical circuit in Nov and Dec last year. Absolutely amazing.
Feb 15, 2011, 2:22 pm
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Hearst Castle
Taking the late night tour made it very special.
The crypt in the Cappuchin church in Rome
Slightly bizarre to see so many bones, but utterly compelling
Rothenberg ob der Tauber
Picture perfect architecture.
and I'll second the Solar Boat Museum. Stunning and worth the trip even if teh pyramids weren't there.
Taking the late night tour made it very special.
The crypt in the Cappuchin church in Rome
Slightly bizarre to see so many bones, but utterly compelling
Rothenberg ob der Tauber
Picture perfect architecture.
and I'll second the Solar Boat Museum. Stunning and worth the trip even if teh pyramids weren't there.