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Category Archives: Landmarks
Trying to Gear Up for Spain
Sorry for the hiatus, ladies and gentlemen, but furrylittlegnome has been busy as of late. If she isn’t wining and dining with fellow gnomes, she is trying to stick with her New Year’s resolution of cranking out one needlepoint project … Continue reading
The Calm Before the “Storm”
The temperature and wind chill was below zero for some this morning, but that took second billing of what is to come. America’s Northeast is gearing up for another “weather event” – Winter Storm Pax. Depending on one’s location, some will see rain … Continue reading
Where in the World…
Sorry for the absence, friends, but furrylittlegnome has been busy. In between work, appointments, play and needlepointing her little hands away, she has been thinking about this year’s foreign adventure. Will gnome return to England and revisit The Tower of … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Europe, European Destinations, Landmarks, London, Paris, Travel
Tagged England, European travel, Feldherrnhalle Odeonplatz, Foreign Visits, furrylittlegnome, Gnome, Going to Spain, Landmarks, London Attractions, Munich Landmarks, Paris, Tour Eiffel, travel, Travel Blog, Underneath the Eiffel Tower, What to see in London, World Travel
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The Temple of Dendur
A couple of weeks ago, furrylittlegnome made the trek to “The Big Apple” for culture, holiday decoration displays and for some much needed shopping. Her first stop was to 5th and 82nd. The destination? The Metropolitan Museum of Art. … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Culture, Landmarks, Museums, Travel, Uncategorized, USA Destinations
Tagged Ancient Egyptian Temples, Egyptian Gifts to America, Egyptian Temples, Exhibits at The Met, Museums, New York City, Nile River, NYC museums, Temples, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Temple of Dendur, What to see at The Met
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O Christmas Tree
One of the best things about the month of December is not the beginning of the winter season or furrylittlegnome’s birthday but the smell of Christmas trees! Originating in Germany in the sixteenth century, the tradition of a Christmas tree … Continue reading
An Illuminating Sunday Drive
A tad under two hours west of Boston sits South Deerfield, Massachusetts. A small, quaint New England town, it is home to one of New England’s most popular destinations: Yankee Candle. With over 19,000 retailers in the United States, Yankee … Continue reading
Something to See in Maine
About five miles southeast of Portland, Maine is the small town of Cape Elizabeth. Located on the Northern New England coastline, the major tourist attraction here is the Portland Head Light, located on Fort Williams Park. Today, the lighthouse is eighty … Continue reading
Justin Timberlake and Jay Z at Fenway Park
The city of Boston was abuzz last weekend as two powerhouse musicians came to town to put on a little show at historical Fenway Park. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, furrylittlegnome was able to see “The Legends of Summer” tour at … Continue reading
Fit for a Queen (or King)
Last week, furrylittlegnome took her readers on a walk through Whitehall – the epicenter of British Government and home to lots of memorials along the way. We stopped at Trafalgar Square; not knowing whether to head over to Piccadilly Circus … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Europe, European Destinations, Landmarks, London, Travel, UK Destinations
Tagged British Royal Family, Buckingham Palace, London Architecture, London Attractions, London Travel, Photos of London, Queen Elizabeth II, Queen Victoria, queen victoria memorial, Royal Palaces, Royal Residences, St James Palace, St James's Palace, The Mall, UK Travel, What to see in London
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The Sights Along Whitehall
In honor of Prince George’s birth, furrylittlegnome will keep her readers in London. This week, we take a walk along Whitehall – a grand, historical road full of sights and sounds. We begin at the Westminster Tube Stop – take the Circle … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Culture, Europe, European Destinations, Landmarks, London, Museums, Travel, UK Destinations, Uncategorized
Tagged admiral horatio nelson, British History, Downing Street, European War Memorials, Household Cavalry, London, London Attractions, London Eye, London Travel, London Walking Tours, Photos of London, sir winston churchill, The Cenotaph, Westminster, What to see in London, Whitehall, Winston Churchill, women of world war ii
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