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The Rodin Museum in Paris
Leaving Les Invalides in Paris, furrylittlegnome’s friend looked at our trusted map. We would head over to a museum that gnome had not visited on previous trips to the City of Lights, and lucky for us, it was located next … Continue reading
So Long, Summer!
Folks. Furrylittlegnome is not going to sugarcoat it. She had a terrible summer. The deluge of rain over the Labor Day holiday, here in America, pretty much made it unsalvageable. Sure, she went to visit family in Vermont once or … 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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Inside Kensington Palace
Today, the world was introduced to the future King of England – just one day after his birth. After he and his famous mum and dad left St. Mary’s Hospital in Paddington, in a Range Rover driven by Prince William, … Continue reading
A Royal Home – Kensington Palace
In honor of Prince William and Catherine Middleton becoming first-time parents any day now, furrylittlegnome thought it would be most fitting for all of you to get a glimpse of their home: Kensington Palace. Located in West London, in the … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Landmarks, London, Travel, UK Destinations, Uncategorized
Tagged British Kings and Queens, British Monarchy, British Royalty, kensington and chelsea, Kensington Palace, London, London Attractions, Palace Gardens, queen mary ii, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, Royal Palaces, Royal Residences in London, sir christopher wren, UK Travel
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The Little Boat
Quelle Horreur! It was almost a month ago, the 20th of May to be exact, when furrylittlegnome stepped into the Petit Bateau store in Boston. She could not believe her eyes! The store was rearranged. Boxes were everywhere. Signs reading … Continue reading
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