From the waterfront the town’s winding streets climb up past shops and brightly painted row houses as the Cobh Cathedral stands watch above it all. Cobh, located in County Cork, has a rich and multifaceted history. Originally named “Cove” in 1750, the town was renamed Queenstown in 1849 following a visit from Queen Victoria, a name it retained until 1920 when it again was renamed Cobh.
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Random photographs from a day exploring Liverpool. Click for more information on this amazing city…
WWII bombed out church left as a shrineLovelocks on the waterfront
Liverpool is a vibrant city known for its maritime heritage and, of course, nothing says Liverpool like The Beatles…
The Beatles Story: An immersive museum charting the Fab Four’s rise to stardom, with replicas of famous locations like The Cavern Club and Abbey Road Studios, and a wealth of memorabilia.
The Cavern Club: The legendary music venue where The Beatles played almost 300 times. You can still catch live music here, making it a truly iconic experience.
Beatles Magical Mystery Tour: A bus tour that takes you to significant Beatles’ landmarks around the city, including their childhood homes (like John Lennon’s “Mendips” and Paul McCartney’s “20 Forthlin Road” – often run by the National Trust), Penny Lane, and Strawberry Field.
Liverpool Beatles Museum: Another dedicated museum to the band, housed in a historic building.
British Music Experience: An interactive museum that covers the history of British music from the post-war era to the present day, with memorabilia from various famous artists beyond The Beatles.
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Morocco is a fascinating country with a remarkable mix of cultures that’s reflected in its dress from traditional Muslim to modern Western and everything in between. In some places all you see are kaftans, hijabs and a surprising number of burkas*, while in other places you would think you’re in Europe with all the Western dress. The country has a forward thinking leadership from the king down that wants Morocco to embrace a modern future.
*Morocco has actually outlawed the wearing of burkas in public believing it is being used as a tool to subjugate women. The Enforcing of the law is difficult as it runs against religious instruction and understanding that the woman is actually being forced to wear it.
Traveling the world all these years has brought us to realize there is much more that connects us than divides us. There are universal emotions regarding family, friends and faith, along with common experiences that play a crucial role in uniting people everywhere. Bonds that transcend geographical location, fostering a sense of being part of a global community and belonging, regardless of race, nationality or geographic location to the family of man…
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Commercial fishing in Sitka, Alaska is a major industry, particularly known for its salmon, herring, halibut, and sablefish fisheries. Sitka boasts the largest commercial fishing fleet in Southeast Alaska and is a home for a. number of marine service industries due to this active fishing fleet.
Ocean and freshwater sport fishing are probably the second largest business sector in Sitka boasting miles of freshwater streams and saltwater coast line.
Sitka is ranked the #14 fishing port in the US by weight and the #11 port by value, with landings of 89 million pounds of seafood worth $71.3 million per year.
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They call it the last frontier and for good reason. Some of the wildest expanses of land in America are in Alaska and it’s no wonder that some of the most popular cruise itineraries go to Alaska. Bring your camera and get ready to see some of the worlds most amazing landscapes.
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If you have indoor houseplants, they require care when you’re away and extended trips can take a toll on your plants. Unlike cats and dogs, there is no kennel where you can take your houseplants and pay for someone to make sure they get the light and water they need. If you have good neighbors, you may be able to make arrangements for them to come in and do some watering once or twice while you are away. If you are going to be gone several weeks or a month or more, this may not be the best solution and experience shows that over watering is common when others take care of your plants.
There are lots of gizmos on the market that claim they will keep your plants hydrated and some work and some are a waste of money and effort. The best solution we’ve found is a self watering pot with a bottom reservoir. Manufacturers claim these pots will keep your plants watered for up to two weeks but, the truth is, they may not work that long if you have the air conditioner running (more evaporation) or the pot is small.
Misco Self-Watering Flower Pot
The best solution is to fill the reservoir and then stand the plant in a plastic container, the larger the better. We use a plastic storage tub. Put enough water in the plastic container to go several inches above the top of the reservoir opening. This will keep the plant happy for many weeks and, if it is kept in a well lit environment, the plant will be alive, happy and thriving when you get home.
There are lots of self watering planters on the market but one of the better choices is Misco (available at Amazon, Walmart, Home Depot and other fine stores). They offer several different sizes and colors so you can mix and match for all your plant needs.
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