Tag Archives: Landmarks

Where in the World…

Posted on February 6, 2014 by FLG

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 →

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Munich’s Spectacular City Square

Posted on June 12, 2013 by FLG

Furrylittlegnome spent her final day on vacation in the southeast German city of München or Munich – the capital of Bavaria.  Other than a stop at the local Petit Bateau to buy pajamas, she really did not know what to expect.  What … Continue reading →

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Furrylittlegnome’s View of The White Cliffs of Dover (sort of)…

Posted on February 20, 2013 by FLG

There are a few landmarks around the world that furrylittlegnome has built up in her mind as being magnificent spots to see. The White Cliffs of Dover was one of them. From a distance, the cliffs looked impressive, and as … Continue reading →

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Furrylittlegnome Visits the Asparagus Capital of the World

Posted on February 7, 2013 by FLG

Nestled six miles (ten kilometers) southwest of Heidelberg and nine miles (fifteen kilometers) southeast of Mannheim sits Schwetzingen. Furrylittlegnome once visited this German town with a population of less than 25,000 people and was surprised at just how seriously Germans … Continue reading →

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Furrylittlegnome’s View of Paris from the Top!

Posted on December 11, 2012 by FLG

Fooled you, furrylittlegnome friends! From the title of this post, gnome suspects most of you had the Eiffel Tower in mind, and while the Tour Eiffel does boast some terrific views, there is another landmark in Paris that rivals it: … Continue reading →

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Victoria and Albert

Posted on November 29, 2012 by FLG

When you visit London, one thing that stands out are all of the wonderful memorials and landmarks dedicated to the military and to members of the royal family scattered throughout this historical city.  When furrylittlegnome visits, she likes to make … Continue reading →

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Full of Iron – in Paris

Posted on August 22, 2012 by FLG

Furrylittlegnome had spent the morning in Versailles.  Instead of transferring trains and stopping at Trocadero to get a wonderful look, gnome exited the Paris RER at Champ de Mars.  There, just a short walk away, were the four feet she was expecting … Continue reading →

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