Of all the places we visited in Israel, to me, Mount Carmel, was the most beautiful! So much has gone on here, I hardly know where to start! Mount Carmel, (which means mountain of gardens) is mentioned as a “holy mountain,” in Egyptian records from the 16th century BCE. As a “high place,” it had…
Category: Jo’s Monday Walk
Stage Two and Off to the Right
On the morning we came into Antalya, Turkey, part of our excursion for the day had been updated to “STRENUOUS.” Hmmm…….I took one look at those mountains and thought maybe it would be better for me to sit this one out and just enjoy a sea day and the view! As we had no official…
Jo’s Monday Walk: The Museum of Underwater Archaeology
Today, we are entering the castle! Finally! It now houses the Museum of Underwater Archeology and I was so excited because I wanted to learn more about those pots that were scattered here and there, all over the grounds of the castle! The pieces that I was most interested in, were the pointy bottomed ones…
What Did We Find in Bodrum, Turkey?
We’ve arrived in Bodrum, it says so on the little boat! That is parked next to all the other little boats! That takes us to the shore road to Bodrum, Turkey. Follow the hay truck into the city……….. and glance back to get a good look. I love the white, white sugar cube houses! It…
A Stroll in Modern Ephesus, Turkey and More
This morning we are taking a breather from the outside and taking a leisurely stroll through the Ephesus Museum. Since we’ve been to the ancient city, I want to see some of the items that were inside those buildings don’t you? Most of these artifacts were dug up between 1867-1905 and were transported to the…
The Last Walk in Oslo: Tjuvholmen Neighborhood
I’m joining in with the other walkers today, for Jo’s Monday Walk. I know Jo won’t believe it, but we are taking our last walk in Oslo and I am kind of sad really! Norway is such a beautiful country and there is so much to see and do! One, of the last neighborhoods we…
A New Day and a New Neighborhood in Oslo
Today, we are going to another neighborhood, this one closer to our hotel. The Hotel Continental was so convenient, because it was in the Theatre District and right across the street from the big tram complex. You could walk one way and be in the Uptown area and walk another and be at the Aker…
Walking Home in Oslo: Well That Would Mean to the Hotel
We’re still walking back from Vigeland Park……..Wow, what a day we’ve had, and as not to walk through the same neighborhood twice, we are going down different streets to get back to the hotel. I think we are in the Briskehy neighborhood (don’t quote me on that) and it is more laid back! My kind…
The End: The Final Walk Through Vigeland Park
One final walk through the Vigeland Sculpture Garden! We are making our way back down the hill with some new views for you! We’re back at the bridge, another view! I love the side view of the bridge, don’t you? And, the park beyond…….. I couldn’t resist showing a few more sculptures on the way…
Lens-Artists Challenge #181: Double Dipping
This week for the Lens-Artist Challenge we are double dipping! That means we are to feature and show photos from some of the other Challenges that I participate in……… I love challenges and have participated in quite a few, as my blog headings reveal under “Photo and Writing Challenges.” But, three of my favorites, that…
Vigeland Park, Oslo, Norway: Part Three, The Monolith
I hope you have been following along as we walk through Vigeland Sculpture Park in Oslo, Norway! We are now making our way to the Monolith………It is huge and I can’t wait to see it up close! This area is named the Monolith Plateau. It is the highest point of sculpture in the park rising,…
Vigeland Park, Oslo, Norway: Part 2
We are making our way up, up, and up in Vigeland Park! I hope you have been following along………this park is just so interesting and unusual! We are now beyond the bridge and past a rose garden, getting nearer to the fountain. Still lots of visitors! In 1900, Gustav Vigeland made a small model of…
Jo’s Monday Walk: Let’s Tip-Toe Through the Tulips!
Good mornin’ and welcome to the TULIPS! Last week, we took a little vaca and traveled to Nashville, Tennessee, one of my favorite spots to visit. We were making our every-six-weeks pilgrimage to Cheekwood Gardens, because I wanted to catch the tail end of the Tulip display! We had tickets for 11am on the Wednesday…
Jo’s Monday Walk: The Cemetery
If you follow my blog, you will know that last Friday I wrote about food in Turkey and one of the tourist excursions that turned to be one of the most interesting I have ever been on…..Today for Jo’s Monday Walk I am revealing what else I saw on the walk….. We started from high…
Jo’s Monday Walk: Backtrackin’
This is a story of how one thing leads to another………….Today, for Jo’s Walk I am taking you to the village of Kinlet (population roughly 650) in the UK. Why here you ask? I have traced my ManyGreatsGrandmother, Elizabeth Corbin and the Roger Mortimer family (also my relation) back to this village and I wanted…
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