tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36838902539601775662024-03-08T11:06:03.761-06:00Travel With Hawkeye BlogMark "Hawkeye" Louis is a curious traveler who loves to share his adventuresMark Louis http://www.blogger.com/profile/04172787888303580894noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683890253960177566.post-23496368532712854392023-03-12T15:45:00.000-05:002023-03-12T15:46:19.719-05:00Popular Hawkeye Podcasts Episode<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;" trbidi="on"><b>Our Latest Podcasts</b></div><iframe allow="autoplay; clipboard-write" frameborder="0" height="500" src="https://omny.fm/shows/travel-with-hawkeye/playlists/podcast/embed?style=cover" title="Travel With Hawkeye" width="100%"></iframe><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;" trbidi="on"><b><br /></b></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;" trbidi="on"><b><br /></b></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;" trbidi="on"><b><br /></b></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><iframe frameborder="0" height="180" src="https://omny.fm/shows/travel-with-hawkeye/episode-160-phil-keoghan/embed" title="A Conversation With Phil Keoghan" width="100%"></iframe>
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Episode 151 - In 1936, when Averell Harriman found the Sun Valley Resort in the remote town of Ketchum, Idaho, it was something that had never been seen in the US. Celebrities flocked via the Union Pacific line to this nation's first ski resort. Decades before Vail, Park City and Tahoe, there was Sun Valley. </div>
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80+ years later, the resort is stills glamorous and exciting as ever. Kelli Lusk of Sun Valley joins the Travel With Hawkeye podcast to discuss this one of a kind year round resort. </div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Episode 149 - National Geographic writer Joe Yogerst has compiled 100 amazing drives in the US and Canada including the Space Alien Trail, The Country Music drive plus a few historic drives created for the first 'auto tourist' 100 years ago.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"> We guarantee there will be at least two things you will hear on this podcast that you will want to add to your bucket list. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Episode 147 - Sebastian Modak was tasked by the New York Times; visit 52 places in 52 weeks. What did he see, where did he visit, what did he learn and how did this experience change him?</span><br />
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<b>1. The Antique Pool of Pamukkale, Turkey - aka The Cleopatra Pool</b><br />
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I was lucky enough to visit this pool as a child when my dad was stationed in Turkey at a US Air Force Base. I have never forgotten the white cliffs of Pamukkale (Turkish for 'Cotton Castle') or the Antique Pool<br />
According to legend, this pool was made as a gift by Mark Anthony to Cleopatra. An earthquake in the 7th century toppled the marble columns into the pool, and today you are allowed to swim among the ruins.<br />
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<b>2. The King's Pond - Hualalai Resort, Kona Hawaii</b><br />
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This man made pond carved into the lava rock on the Hualalai Resort is filled with water from the adjacent beach and stocked with a variety of aquatic life. It's literally like swimming in a giant aquarium.<br />
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<b>Swim Note</b>: The Rainbow Reef at Disney's Aulani Hawaii Resort was modeled after the King's Pond.<br />
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<b>3. Piscine Molitor - Paris, France</b><br />
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The Piscine Molitor is noted for the introduction of the bikini in 1946 by designer Louis Reard. It is also the inspiration for the name of the main character in the book and film 'The Life of Pi."<br />
The pool and hotel were built in 1929 but fell into disrepair and was closed in 1989. It was rebuilt and reopened in 2014.<br />
The Piscine Molitor is also famous for the introduction of the bikini during a fashion show in 1946 by designer Louis Reard<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.800000190734863px;">The World's First Bikini, introduced at a fashion show at Paris' Piscine Molitor</td></tr>
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<b>4. Waikiki Beach and the The War Memorial Natatorium - Waikiki, Hawaii</b></div>
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Waikiki Beach might be the most famous beach in the world. Once an outpost in the pacific, jet travel opened up the islands to beach lovers from all over the world. With the iconic Diamond Crater in the background, it's been the set of countless movies, TV shows and ad campaign. </div>
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<b>Swim Note</b>: Surfing pioneer Duke Kahanamoku once was a beach boy on Waikiki beach. </div>
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On the Diamond Head side of the beach is the War Memorial Audtorium. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Natatorium is in disrepair and awaiting redevelopment. The pool was built in 1927 in the Hawaiian Beaux Arts Style in honor of those who perished in World War I. </div>
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<b>Swim Note: </b> Olympic Swimmer Duke Kahanamoku took the first swim in this ocean fed pool. Buster Crabbe and Johnny Weissmuller won events at the first swim meet held there. </div>
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<b>5 The Spas of Budapest</b></div>
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The City of Budapest sits on numerous thermal hot springs. Some of the baths go back to the days of the Ottoman Empire. Two of the most popular are the 100 Gellert Spa with it's incredible indoor pool and an outdoor wave pool</div>
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The Szechenyi Baths is one of the largest and has numerous indoor and outdoor pools. It also host a part on Saturday night that lasts till 4am. </div>
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My high school friend Lori Roman wrote me about this amazing place; " Great boat ride to get there and then you jump into the water and swim to the island, but to get to the beach you actually have to swim through a large tunnel to get inside. It is absolutely AMAZING!!"</div>
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After doing more research, there is some speculation that this beach may have been created back in the day when this remote island was used by the military for bombing practice. Regardless of how this crater was formed, this now National Park is a spectacular site.</div>
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Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Natatorium is in disrepair and awaiting redevelopment. The pool was built in 1927 in the Hawaiian Beaux Arts Style in honor of those who perished in World War I. </div>
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Olympic Swimmer Duke Kahanamoku took the first swim in this ocean fed pool. Buster Crabbe and Johnny Weissmuller won events at the first swim meet held there. </div>
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Sone say this may be the most beautiful place on earth. This island in the Philippines with a number of beaches and lakes is truly spectacular. Divers can explore Japanese shipwrecks from WWII. Jungle and kayak tours of the lakes, cliffs and beaches makes this paradise for the adventurous.<br />
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The Piscine Molitor is noted for the introduction of the bikini in 1946 by designer Louis Reard. It is also the inspiration for the name of the main character in the book and film 'The Life of Pi."<br />
The pool and hotel were built in 1929 but fell into disrepair and was closed in 1989. It was rebuilt and reopened in 2014.<br />
The Piscine Molitor is also famous for the introduction of the bikini during a fashion show in 1946 by designer Louis Reard<br />
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<b>The Antique Pool of Pamukkale, Turkey - aka The Cleopatra Pool</b><br />
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I was lucky enough to visit this pool as a child when my dad was stationed in Turkey at a US Air Force Base. I have never forgotten the white cliffs of Pamukkale (Turkish for 'Cotton Castle') or the Antique Pool<br />
According to legend, this pool was made as a gift by Mark Anthony to Cleopatra. An earthquake in the 7th century toppled the marble columns into the pool, and today you are allowed to swim among the ruins.<br />
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<b>The King's Pond - Hualalai Resort, Kona Hawaii</b><br />
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This man made pond carved into the lava rock on the Hualalai Resort is filled with water from the adjacent beach and stocked with a variety of aquatic life. It's literally like swimming in a giant aquarium.<br />
Side Note: The Rainbow Reef at Disney's Aulani Hawaii Resort was modeled after the King's Pond.<br />
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The Size of 11 football fields, this man made wave runs thru the middle of the lagoon and has three different skill levels. Multiple people can ride the wave at one time.<br />
The best part is that after the wave passes, you can literally walk back to the line up and wait for the next wave, eliminating the exhausting swim back.<br />
If you are learning to surf, this artificial wave will allow you to catch more waves in an hour than you would catch in three days. You'll be amazed how quickly your form will improve<br />
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San Antonio's San Pedro Park is one of the oldest parks on the continent, appointed as public land by King Phillip V of Spain in 1729. The park hosts the recently rebuilt San Pedro Springs pool. The cypress trees that surround the rebuilt pool originally surrounded the original spring fed pool. </div>
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<b>Hamilton Pool - Dripping Springs, Texas</b><br />
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One of the most unique swimming holes in Texas is Hamilton Pool near Dripping Springs. Because of the popularity of this spring filled natural pool complete with waterfall, reservations are required for this public park<br />
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The Ahalanui Warm Pond is safely separated from the ocean with by a retaining wall. The pool features a mixture of salt water and spring water that is heated from underground lava (actually Magma). How often is your swimming experience enhanced by newly formed molten hot rock from an active volcano (water temp, a comfortable 90 degrees). </div>
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The spring fed pool with its white sands and limestone walls is so popular that the park often fills up on summer days. The source of the spring is so deep that it's never been found and is so strong that it can knock off a scuba divers mask. A number of thrilling water slides have been built that empty into Weeki Wachie Springs. </div>
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Perhaps this park is better known for they Mermaid Show. Once one of America's favorite roadside attractions, Weeki Wachee Springs State Park Mermaid Show in the Submerged Theatre has been convincing motorists to pull off the highway since 1947</div>
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Located just off scenic Route 100 in the Mad River Valley, Warren Falls is known for its crystal clear waters and a variety of jumping spots. The falls is just one of many swimming spots along the Mad River, but it is perhaps the most popular do to its depth and the granite cliffs the surround the swimming hole. There is a small parking lot at the trail head, but the spot can get crowded on a warm day </div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">We recently had Bonnie Tsui on our Travel Podcast and asked her to come up with her top 5 places to swim before you die.<b style="font-size: x-large;"> </b></span></div>
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<b> </b>Perhaps the world's most opulent pool experience. Built by William Randolph Hearst, it will cost you about $1000 to swim in this pool, which is only open a few times a year and only as a <a href="https://foundationathearstcastle.com/events" target="_blank">fundraiser</a> for the upkeep of the castle. The pool recently was renovated and restored to it's former glory. </div>
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<b>Swim Note:</b> When the weather wasn't perfect, Hearst could choose to swim in his indoor Roman Pool which was even more opulent </div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"> Watch the video and I think you'll agree why this is our final place to swim before you die</span><span style="font-size: xx-small;">.</span></div>
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Mark Louis http://www.blogger.com/profile/04172787888303580894noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683890253960177566.post-25147468168327097652023-03-12T15:40:00.006-05:002023-03-12T15:53:17.668-05:00Skiing in Chamonix, France - A Guide for Americans<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhFSxB8ALU_ZSeBv1szKJdymQ5CjBcAXuytEYxbbU_AmKBpCTallThoWQ25xwUwppq6j8tszGxGl8rfOA08cxmtT2Q7-rEnY12RMVNyNwktb_Wv7-au3F5CyScto7xZ5VFvosvr3hM2OKEurUxywz8HmFBsy3Etc6c16QzkTMqlEypg9-GqhCv1lQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="325" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhFSxB8ALU_ZSeBv1szKJdymQ5CjBcAXuytEYxbbU_AmKBpCTallThoWQ25xwUwppq6j8tszGxGl8rfOA08cxmtT2Q7-rEnY12RMVNyNwktb_Wv7-au3F5CyScto7xZ5VFvosvr3hM2OKEurUxywz8HmFBsy3Etc6c16QzkTMqlEypg9-GqhCv1lQ=w244-h325" width="244" /></a></div><p></p><p><br /></p><p>We recently got back from a bucket list experience, a ski trip to <a href="https://www.chamonix.net/english" target="_blank">Chamonix</a>, France. Two quick observations: </p><p>1: It was as charming an experience as we had hoped and imagined. It's a small village of about 10,000 people that is nestled in the French Alps with many skiing options. </p><p>2: It was actually less expensive to travel and ski for a week in Chamonix, France than it would have been for us to ski in Colorado. This is mainly do to the cost of lift tickets in the US; $200+ a day for the US vs $60 dollars a day for Chamonix. More on this later.</p><p><br /></p><p>There was so much information on line about <a href="https://www.chamonix.net/english" target="_blank">Chamonix</a> that I found a bit confusing, that I thought I could share a few tips that might make your planning and visit easier.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Getting There</b></span></p><p>The easiest way to get to Chamonix is to <b>fly into Geneva, Switzerland</b>. Geneva is about an hour drive to Chamonix. </p><p>From Geneva to Chamonix there are a variety of shuttles that will take you directly from the airport to Chamonix. We used a company called <a href="https://www.mountaindropoffs.com/geneva-to-chamonix-transfer/" target="_blank">Mountain Drop Offs</a>, which we booked online before our visit. Mountain Drops Offs has an easy to find booth in the airport, to connect with your driver, which helps you by pass the number of drivers that are holding up signs looking passengers.</p><p>Because they are all part of the European Union, getting from Switzerland to France is as easy as crossing from one US state into another. Once we got out of the airport, we didn't need our passports at all. </p><p><b>I might recommend staying a day or two in Geneva on your way back to the US. Geneva is a stunning city situated on a beautiful lake and we enjoyed our final day of the trip discover this Swiss gem. Ask you hotel concierge about Geneva's Old Town. </b></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Lodging - Where to stay</b></span></p><p>Chamonix has a wide variety of hotels and Airbnb's for rental at all different price points. <b> I might suggest staying closer to the actually town of Chamonix rather than one of the many small towns in the valley</b>. The town is very walkable and has an excellent free bus system to all the different ski area. </p><p>The small towns in the valley are quite charming, but they are also limiting with entertainment, shopping and dining options. Also, staying in a smaller city has limited transportation options.<b> If you are staying in Chamonix, you do not need to rent a car because of the town's walkability and the number of free transportation options to various ski areas. </b> </p><p>We stayed at an airbnb that was actual more affordable than ones we've rented before in Utah and Colorado. I encourage you to check out those options as well </p><p><br /></p><p><b><span style="font-size: large;">Buses in Chamonix</span></b> - Chamonix has an excellent <a href="https://www.chamonix.net/english/transport/bus" target="_blank">public transportation system</a> and renting a car often isn't worth the time. Parking can also be a challenge. The buses to the 4 Chamonix ski areas are free (more below) and are both convenient and frequent. Almost everyone rides the bus and it's a great way to meet other skiers and get info about the area from other tourists. You might hear about needing a <i>free</i> <i>Guest Card to ride the bus. </i>We had one but never saw a bus driver ask for it. </p><p>The are three main bus stops that every tourists should know. </p><p><b>Chamonix Sud Terminal (Chamonix South) - </b>This is the main bus terminal in town, and just about every bus passes through here. You can also catch buses to other resorts and towns outside of Chamonix. </p><p><b>Chamonix Central - </b>This large stop is the on the north side of downtown. This is a very convenient stop for trips to Brevent ski area, so you don't have to walk up the hill. </p><p><b>Place Mont Blanc </b>- This large plaza in the middle of town is also a convenient bus stop to head out to La Flegere, Grand Montets and La Tour ski areas. </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>But I Don't Speak French</b></span></p><p>Chamonix is a town that caters to tourist. Though a majority of the tourist are French, I encountered only a handful of town's people who didn't speak English. I have a small knowledge of French and every time I attempted to use it, I was kindly interrupted with, "That's okay, I speak english"</p><p>We actually met a Irish driver on our way back to Geneva who worked in Chamonix for three years and never learned any French. So of he can get by, you can too. </p><p><br /></p><p><b><span style="font-size: large;">Skiing in Chamonix</span></b></p><p><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: bold;"><a href="https://www.chamonix.net/english/lift-systems/lift-passes">Passes</a> -</span><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: bold;"> </span><span>There are different passes that you can get to ski in Chamonix and the surrounding areas. Both are very affordable as compared to US resorts. My 5 day Chamonix LePass was over $700 cheaper than a 5 day pass in Colorado. </span></p><p><span><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.chamonix.net/english/lift-systems/lift-passes#mbu" target="_blank">Chamonix LePass</a></span></b> - </span>There are four different ski areas that your Chamonix LePass pass will allow you to visit, plus the beginners slopes in town. </p><p><b>The four resorts of Chamonix are Brevent, La Flegere, Grand Montets and Le Tour.</b> For most skiers, this pass will suffice and allow you to experience Chamonix.</p><p><b>Brevent</b> - Brevent is located right above the city of Chamonix. You can see the easily cable car that goes to the top of the mountain. You can walk to the lift, but it is all uphill and few people choose this. Most hop on the free bus that takes to gondola. </p><p><b>BUS TO BREVENT</b>: Catch the Brevent Bus (Number 14) at either the Chamonix Sud station or the Chamonix Central Stop. You are supposed to show a guest card to get on the bus, which your hotel can give to you, but honestly I never saw anyone ever show it. Everyone just crowds on the the bus. </p><p>Brevent is probably the most popular resort. It connects to La Flegere by cable car, so you can easily visit both in one day. Most people refer to this as <i>Brevent - Flegere,</i> as if it one large resort. At the top of the mountain there is an additional cable car that will take you to the very top for spectacular views. The runs on the top of this cable car are the most challenging, so most just travel for the view and ride back down. </p><p>There is also a beginners area at the base of the main Gondola if you have never skied before. </p><p><br /></p><p><b>La Flegere</b> - Connected to Brevent by cable car, Le Flegere offers a variety of terrain just outside the city center. Like Brevent, you need to take a cable car to the top of the mountain, where the resort is located. </p><p><b>Getting to La Flegere - </b>There are two ways to get to La Flegere, the first is the free bus. You can catch the <b>#2 La Tour Bus</b> from either the Chamonix Sud station, the Chamonix Central stop or at the Place Mont Blanc, the large open plaza in the middle of town. The bus comes frequently so you won't have to wait long. It will most likely be packed with skiers as this bus stops at both Grand Montets and La Tour. </p><p>You can also get to La Flegere by simply skiing to the resort from Brevent. <b>There is a cable car you ski to that connects the resort. The cable car between the resorts is free with your lift ticket</b></p><p><b>TIP - </b>If you intended to ski both Brevent and La Flegere on the same day, which most people do, it might be easier to start in La Flegere depending on where your hotel / apartments located.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Grand Montets - </b>Grand Montets is the largest and most challenging of the 4 Chamonix resorts. It was wide open bowls that attract hearty skiers after a fresh snowfall. It is located about ten minutes away from Chamonix in the town of <span style="caret-color: rgb(62, 61, 61); color: #3e3d3d; font-family: FirstFont;">Argentière. </span></p><p><span style="caret-color: rgb(62, 61, 61); color: #3e3d3d; font-family: FirstFont;"><b>Getting to Grand Montets -</b> Y</span>ou can catch the <b>#2 La Tour</b> Bus from either the Chamonix Sud station, the Chamonix Central stop or at the Place Mont Blanc, the large open plaza in the middle of town. The bus comes frequently so you won't have to wait long. The buses are modern and have a video display on what the next stop is. It's pretty obvious though when you are pulling up to the resorts. </p><p><br /></p><p><b>La Tour - </b>La Tour is the last stop on the #2 Bus and the final of the four Chamonix resorts to visit. It is the most friendly to intermediate skiers. It features gentle wide open bowls that are fun for both the intermediate and the advanced skier. La Tour has two entry points, and if you choose you can ski or take the cable car down to the small town of Vallorcine. </p><p><b>Ski into Switzerland! - </b>The last chair of the resorts (on the very left of the trail map) follows the border of Switzerland. If you care to, you can take the off piste open bowl run off the the left of the chair, you will be in Switzerland. I caution you to plan your way back to the main run before you hit the tree line. </p><p><b>Getting to La Tour - </b>La Tour is the final stop on the #2 La Tour Free Bus. <span style="caret-color: rgb(62, 61, 61); color: #3e3d3d; font-family: FirstFont;">Y</span>ou can catch the <b>#2 La Tour</b> Bus from either the Chamonix Sud station, the Chamonix Central stop or at the Place Mont Blanc, the large open plaza in the middle of town. The bus comes frequently so you won't have to wait long. The buses are modern and have a video display on what the next stop is. It's pretty obvious though when you are pulling up to the resorts. </p><p><b>Getting to La Tour by Train</b> - There is also a wonderful train that takes you to the town of Vallorcine that is also <b>free with your Guest Card or 5 Euros without. You can buy a ticket from the conductor. </b>Vallorcine is a very small town with a gondola lift to the ski area. Coming home by train - the train leaves at :10 after the hour. If you miss the train, you must wait another hour for it to return or ski back through the resort to La Tour. The bus does not stop in Vallorcine.</p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjhJhnE-Z62Uo6TjdNHyRq9HTDgtkQZt-mKf7PHmVK49O_-KNqQdLknnVrKQmRDBeDWO0uKyUMaQTN9lQzjCSLkl5LD47zyDjI9FYItkflmXQAV_5DHCJiiNakuXuJYr2BS9sHTYarMDTypcEYr3LCaGQjdel1jomETtFsUu3hcEe0WCYazREuwcA" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="416" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjhJhnE-Z62Uo6TjdNHyRq9HTDgtkQZt-mKf7PHmVK49O_-KNqQdLknnVrKQmRDBeDWO0uKyUMaQTN9lQzjCSLkl5LD47zyDjI9FYItkflmXQAV_5DHCJiiNakuXuJYr2BS9sHTYarMDTypcEYr3LCaGQjdel1jomETtFsUu3hcEe0WCYazREuwcA=w312-h416" width="312" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Waiting for the train in Vallorcine</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: bold;"><a href="https://www.chamonix.net/english/lift-systems/lift-passes#mbu" target="_blank">Mont Blanc Unlimited Pass</a> - </span><span>This pass is slightly more and will allow you to visit a number of areas outside of the Chamonix area. It also allows you to take advantage of some really great attractions such as the recreation center and the indoor pool. </span></p><p><span>Additional Ski Areas -</span></p><p><span><b>Les Houches</b> - The Mount Black Unlimited Pass allows you to ski at all the resorts and beginners areas in Chamonix. It also also you to ski at Les Houches, which is a great family area. Bus #1 from the Chamonix Sud station or Chamonix Center station will take you there</span></p><p><span><b>TIP</b> - Les Houches is pronounced; "<i>Lai Zouche", </i>with a silent 'H' and the 'S' from <i>Les </i>forming a 'Z' sound. I pass this along because I was mispronouncing this for several days trying to find information about the resort and no one knew what I was talking about. </span></p><p><b>Courmayeur</b> - <a href="https://www.courmayeurmontblanc.it/en/" target="_blank">Courmayeur</a> is an extensive ski area just across the border in Italy. Your Mont Blanc Unlimited Pass allows you to ski here also. The trip by bus takes about an hour and travels through a tunnel under Mont Blanc. The bus is not free, but can be booked online and caught at the Chamonix Sud station. </p><p>Other attractions: <b><a href="https://www.montblancnaturalresort.com/en/aiguille-du-midi">Aiguille Du Midi</a> - </b>This lookout high atop the alps within shouting distance of Mont Blanc is an attraction in itself. At over 12,000 feet, the view is spectacular. There is a cluster of lookouts, shops and restaurants at the top and in the summer you can take a gondola into Italy across the glacier. Your Mont Blanc Unlimited Pass allows you to take the 2 cable cars that reach the top.</p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjCQ65NkNEJ1eElbOAUQkxQVc35WvaxFrKGBkK8l6FseLHbfWiAlb1mmpAWxiOGs16AlAv30BzWVbyYVptAvLnS-fWdA4QP2E7g0F2xM369eGNBgyQJVD0uVVTluWGuDMQNLhpKkL1LxNEjtXw-226cMMudKhLmthXYYGM3vW-70-UU50XPtuu63w" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="262" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjCQ65NkNEJ1eElbOAUQkxQVc35WvaxFrKGBkK8l6FseLHbfWiAlb1mmpAWxiOGs16AlAv30BzWVbyYVptAvLnS-fWdA4QP2E7g0F2xM369eGNBgyQJVD0uVVTluWGuDMQNLhpKkL1LxNEjtXw-226cMMudKhLmthXYYGM3vW-70-UU50XPtuu63w=w349-h262" width="349" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Atop the Aiguille Du Midi</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><p></p><p><b><a href="https://www.montblancnaturalresort.com/en/montenvers-mer-de-glace" target="_blank">Montenvers Mer De Glass</a> - </b>This small rail line (starting in its own train station across from the main train station) takes you up the mountain to see the famed Mer De Glass glacier, (translation: Sea of Ice) The glacier has melted significantly in the past 40 years and one must now take a gondola down to the ice cave that is built into the glacier. It's a fun daytime excursion.</p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhJg6n9X7DSd6uKEPW7Bi4PU_ffjVraCog83Wh3ND_F6xI-rV9IHSSVEKcta8PjnE2h_6QdynKgYOLGAlcesCZT4StqjEyUF3QoWinxAhKjm6vj9n8elNEtHS-7l7oy32GJqqMoxAsUcljOf2EsMHsZALHzOwpCQNPbaJC4IeoyVbnCRYylCdLIKw" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="345" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhJg6n9X7DSd6uKEPW7Bi4PU_ffjVraCog83Wh3ND_F6xI-rV9IHSSVEKcta8PjnE2h_6QdynKgYOLGAlcesCZT4StqjEyUF3QoWinxAhKjm6vj9n8elNEtHS-7l7oy32GJqqMoxAsUcljOf2EsMHsZALHzOwpCQNPbaJC4IeoyVbnCRYylCdLIKw=w259-h345" width="259" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Ice Cave built into the glacier</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p><span><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Skiing the Vallee Blanche - </b></span></p><p>One of the true adventure and lures of Chamonix is a trip down the Vallee Blanch, a 20K trip from the Aiguille Du Midi to the Montenvers station. This off piste trip is one of the reasons many go to Chamonix. It's not the most difficult off piste runs, mostly feeling like a long blue run, but there were a few parts that had moguls and your speed needed to be checked. Skiers attempting the Vallee Blanch will need the following.</p><p><b><a href="https://www.chamonix-guides.com/en/activities/category/ski/vallee-blanche-skiing" target="_blank">A Guide</a>:</b> A guide can be reserved for yourself or your group before you leave for Chamonix. A guide is a necessity because of the number of ice crevices, lack of signage and multiple paths down the mountain. The Guide company has been a fixture in Chamonix for over 100 years and are wonderful part of the local flavor. Your guide will call you the day before your trip to co-ordiante at meeting place. </p><p><b>Time - </b>Plan for your trip to take most of the day. We left at 9am and spent about an hour getting to the top, checking out the view from Aiguille Du Midi and preparing ourselves for the trip down. <b>The beginning of the trek includes a short, hair raising hike with crampons along a narrow ridge to a plateau where you can strap on your skies. You will be roped to your guide for this portion of the trip.</b> From the plateau, we spent about two to three hours making it down, not rushing but enjoying the experience. </p><p><b>Passes - </b>Having the Mont Blanc Unlimited pass comes in handy because it allows you to ride the cable cars up to Aiguille Du Midi and at the end the Montenvers railroad back into town.<b> The cable car to the top is located a few blocks south of the Chamonix Sud bus station. </b></p><p><b>Equipment - </b>The only special equipment I need was a small backpack that had multiple straps to attach my skis and poles while traveling to the top. Water and snacks are also welcomed. Other than that, your regular kit for skiing is appropriate. Your guide will supply you with crampons for the hike and avalanche safety gear. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgRXtDStlTgUuiNWw2uJDGGfeGfFP7UO1KEBGTB4BY4wzwczC2mBZuZEOdsmt9VartX6V8TxCPQA5oqoPkMSfH4e6mlxPJ1kSF0goyCZDo8eZ4QZ-G7Q5WuSmDLotv73G_i_6VUs-nEtIOAPhQMjfnEPVAndiJz1qLp5wuoad5ev2jH4X32RRcfFg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="348" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgRXtDStlTgUuiNWw2uJDGGfeGfFP7UO1KEBGTB4BY4wzwczC2mBZuZEOdsmt9VartX6V8TxCPQA5oqoPkMSfH4e6mlxPJ1kSF0goyCZDo8eZ4QZ-G7Q5WuSmDLotv73G_i_6VUs-nEtIOAPhQMjfnEPVAndiJz1qLp5wuoad5ev2jH4X32RRcfFg=w261-h348" width="261" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p>It took me a few days to figure out how to get around the Chamonix valley and how to take advangtage of everything the town offers. I hope this answers a few questions you may have about a trip to Chamonix. It's one of many ski trips I have taken to Europe and it was one of the most enjoyable and most accessible. If you have further questions, you can e mail me from my website, <a href="http://TravelWithHawkeye.com">TravelWithHawkeye.com</a>. </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><iframe src="https://omny.fm/shows/travel-with-hawkeye/is-it-cheaper-to-ski-in-europe-than-colorado/embed" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write" width="100%" height="180" frameborder="0" title="Is it cheaper to Ski in Europe than Colorado - The Chamonix Episode"></iframe>Mark Louis http://www.blogger.com/profile/04172787888303580894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683890253960177566.post-68937456424209893992019-10-21T04:00:00.000-05:002019-10-21T04:35:46.003-05:00Is it Worth It? The Empire State Building<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The Empire State Building, once the tallest building in the US, is arguably the most iconic skyscraper in the nation. Is a trip to the top of the structure worth the price of admission? Here's some inside information before you visit.<br />
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The Empire State Building's Observation Deck is on the 86th Floor. Cost to go to the top; $27. The view is spectacular, especially at dusk when the city begins to light up. I thought the price was rather steep, but I figured it was a once in a life time trip to the top. <b>For myself, it was worth it.</b><br />
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Warning, the Management team who run the Empire State Building do an excellent job of trying to squeeze every last dollar from your wallet. Before you get to the elevator, you will find employees trying to sell you an audio tour, a special map, a photo and a spin in something called the New York City Sky Ride. All this at an additional charge and all this before you get to the first elevator.<br />
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That's right, first Elevator. After waiting in line after line and being solicited by half of Manhattan, you finally take a ride in an elevator that goes to the 80th floor. Then more lines, to take another elevator to the 86th Floor.<br />
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You will also get an opportunity to take a third elevator to the top of the spire for an additional $17 dollars. <b>This trip to the 102nd floor is not worth the additional cost. </b>The view is basically the same and the viewing area is very small and cramped.<br />
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More lines when you are ready to come down with an obligatory trail through the gift shop before you leave. I was amazed at the number of lines you had to wait in to get to the the top, but the view of New York is something you won't forget.<br />
I would also recommend the Top of the Rock at Rockefeller Center. The view is equally splendid and your vantage point allows you to see all of Central Park. The price is also $27 but the elevator ride up is a unique experience.<br />
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The goal is to be in there during "peak" colors. That can often be difficult, especially when trying to make plans an traveling a great distance. We probably missed peak by about a weak. Some parts of Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine were spectacular, other parts of hadn't started to change yet. Regardless, the backroads of upper New England and the Green Mountains of Vermont and the White Mountains of New Hampshire are postcard worthy regardless of the season.<br />
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The key to visiting New England in the fall is to hit "Peak," when the leaves are their most vibrant. There are numerous <a href="https://newengland.com/seasons/fall/foliage/peak-fall-foliage-map/" target="_blank">websites</a> to help you plan your trip. </div>
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Even though we missed peak by about a week, we still saw spectacular colors and discovered a few trips. We discovered that there might be one section of the state where the leaves haven't started to turn, while a few miles away you may experience some spectacular colors. </div>
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We traveled mainly on Scenic Route 100, sometimes known as Vermont's Main Street. We took advice from several of our innkeepers to find some of the best side routes. Enjoy some of our finds</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> If you would have told me at the beginning of the year that our family would be vacationing in Alabama, I would have not believed you. But a youth baseball tournament took our family to this little slice of white sandy beaches and a whole lot of fun called Gulf Shores, Alabama. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> My travel buddy Billy Jones (<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/travel-with-hawkeye/ep-1-henry-winkler-on-fly-fishing-traveling-with-a">from Episode 1</a>), a frequent visitor to the Gulf Shores, joins the episode to discuss some of our favorite places to visit. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My granddaugher on the white sandy beaches of Gulf Shores, Alabama</td></tr>
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We recently sat down on the podcast with Sommer Mathis, Editor in Chief of our favorite usual travel site Atlas Obscura. She discussed the excursions they are offering to the Exclusion Zone surround the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in the Ukraine. <a href="https://www.atlasobscura.com/unusual-trips/ukraine-sep-9-2019" target="_blank">Book a trip here</a><br />
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The podcast also discusses Mythbuster Adam Savage's new book and his travel bucket list plus a look on how to avail long lines at Disneyland.<br />
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Mark Louis http://www.blogger.com/profile/04172787888303580894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683890253960177566.post-6666155629904558432019-04-08T04:26:00.002-05:002019-04-11T06:34:38.094-05:00Episode 104 - San Antonio's Ghost Crossing and other Haunted Sites<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: large;"> A historic joint podcast - Julie Fisk and Rebekah Black, hosts of the podcast "Haunted AF" join Hawkeye to discuss San Antonio's famous Ghost Crossing and other Alamo City sites. My entries from my <i>San Antonio Uncovered</i> blog on San Antonio's most popular Ghost stories are below</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> Plus we remember one of our favorite travel friends Todd Mulholland and our trip to the Atlanta Olympics</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Everything You've Ever Wanted To Know About The Ghost Crossing</span></div>
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UPDATE: In October of 2018. Union Pacific Railroad upgraded the tracks and eliminated the grading that allowed your car to roll over the tracks. The Ghost Crossing Phenomena was eliminated. The following post was first published in 2013 and frequently updated.<br />
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For years, San Antonio teenagers have headed to the south side to experience the "Ghost Crossing." Local legend states that a school bus stalled on the tracks and was hit by a train at this crossing. Today if you leave your car in neutral, the ghost of those school children will push you across the tracks to safely.<br />
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<b>Where: </b>The crossing is on Shane Road where it intersects with the Southern Pacific Rail Line. Take Presa south off SE Military Drive. Turn right on Southton Road, travel under Loop 410 and right again on Shane Road. Continue to the train tracks.<br />
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<b>What to do next: </b>Turn off your engine. Put your car in neutral. Your car will mysteriously start to roll from a dead stop over the tracks.<br />
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<b>Scary Scooby Doo</b> <b>Stuff: </b> After your car is pushed over the tracks, take some baby powder and dust the back of your car. You will find finger prints of the ghosts that pushed your car across the tracks.<br />
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<b>Reality Check: </b>Chances are pretty high that those fingerprints are yours, from the last time you got into your car's truck, unless of course, you wipe your trunk of fingerprints every time you access your hatchback.<br />
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<b>More Scary Stuff</b>: The subdivision nearby has streets named after the children who died at the tracks.<br />
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<b>Reality Check:</b> The streets are named after children. However, Bobbie Allen, Cindy Sue, Laura Lee, Nancy Carroll and Richey Otis are actually the names of the developer's grandchildren.<br />
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<b>Even More Scary Stuff: </b>If you listen closely, you can hear the cries of the ghost children in the distance.<br />
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<b>Reality Check: </b>There is a nearby farm, which has peacocks. The haunting noise you hear is actually the cries of the peacocks.<br />
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<b>History of the Ghost Crossing: </b>There is no record of a bus accident at the rail crossing. The story of the Ghost Crossing goes back many years. At one time, there was a version that a horse drawn cart was caught on the tracks.<br />
There was a school bus that was caught on tracks in Salt Lake City in 1938. Twenty six children lost their lives in the accident, and the story was front page news across the nation. Today it is law that school buses must stop at rail crossings and look for trains before crossing the tracks.<br />
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<b>Reality Check: The Ghost Crossing - A Scientific Explanation: </b>The Ghost Crossing is an optical illusion. The road is actually at a slight decline which causes your car to roll over the track. However, the horizon gives the impression that the car is actually being pushed uphill.<br />
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<b>Similar Legends: </b><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20020406223114/http://www.weirdnj.com/_roads/gravityroad.html" target="_blank">Gravity Road in New Jersey</a> is quite similar to the Ghost Crossing. Notice how close that legend parallels the San Antonio tale<br />
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The Ghost Crossing has received interest from a number of Television shows. Here is an excellent clip from one national broadcast which debunks the local legend.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 600;">ONE: The Ghost Crossing</span><br style="box-sizing: inherit;" />Perhaps the most popular tale, the ghost crossing has enticed thousands of San Antonians to trek out to an obscure southeast railroad crossing to participate in an eerie phenomenon. The ghost crossing is on Shane Road, where it intersects with the Southern Pacific rail line. According to the legend, a school bus full of kids stalled on the tracks and was hit by a train. Today if a motorist stops before the tracks and places the car in neutral, the ghosts of those children will push the vehicle over the tracks. To visit the crossing, take Presa south off SE Military Drive. Turn right on Southton Road, then right again on Shane. Turn off your engine and give it a try. If you’re brave, visit the crossing at night. You will be amazed when your car mysteriously moves across the tracks. Is it an optical illusion? Are you really moving downhill? Or is your car being pushed across by ghosts? Part of this ghostly tale is that the nearby subdivision has streets named for the children who perished in the supposed accident. Actually they are simply the names of the neighborhood developer’s grandchildren.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 600;">TWO: The Ghostly Nuns</span><br style="box-sizing: inherit;" />The basement of Santa Rosa Hospital is said to be the haunting grounds for these spectral beings. The ghosts are believed to be the spirits of five nuns who died on October 30, 1912, after trying to rescue children from a burning orphanage. The<br style="box-sizing: inherit;" />wooden building of the St. John’s Orphan Asylum, which went up in flames that night, was located across from the hospital at the corner of Houston and San Saba Streets.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 600;">THREE: The Menger Ghost</span><br style="box-sizing: inherit;" />Said to haunt the old portion of the Menger Hotel, Sallie White was a hotel chambermaid who was murdered by her husband. This poltergeist is rather stubborn, appearing only when she pleases.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 600;">FOUR: The Alamo Ghosts</span><br style="box-sizing: inherit;" />Many guests who have stayed at the Menger Hotel in rooms that overlook the Alamo have said that they have spotted the ghosts of the Alamo defenders. Legend states that General Andrade of the Mexican army planned to destroy the Alamo after the Battle of San Jacinto. But when he ordered his troops to do so, the ghosts of Travis, Bowie, and the others appeared with flaming swords, screaming, “Do not touch these walls!” On Nacogdoches near Loop 1604 sits a stone tower atop a hill. It is said that this tower is also haunted by ghosts from the Alamo days. Lights are often seen at the tower at night, and many believe that the tower was a lookout post for the Alamo and that the lights belong to the spirits of the sentry.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 600;">FIVE: The Dancing Diablo</span><br style="box-sizing: inherit;" />The site for this terrible tale is the El Camaroncito Nite Club, located at 411 W. Old Highway 90. It’s said that in the 1970s a debonair patron was dancing with many different women one evening, and at some point, one lady looked down and noticed that the dapper dancer had the feet of a chicken. This is of course the sign of the devil, so the woman screamed, and El Diablo ran from the club. El Camaroncito Nite Club is now closed, but the chicken-footed dancer has been reported at other establishments throughout the years.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 600;">SIX: The Ghosts of Milam Square</span><br style="box-sizing: inherit;" />Few people realize that the public park between Santa Rosa Hospital and El Mercado was once a cemetery for the Canary Islanders. It is said that if you pass through the square with evil thoughts, you will be visited by spirits.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 600;">SEVEN: The Converse Wolfman</span><br style="box-sizing: inherit;" />Set many years ago in the area of Skull Creek near FM 1518, the legend tells of a thirteen-year-old boy, who spent most of his time reading. The father thought the boy was too much of a bookworm, so he bought him a rifle, thinking that by forcing<br style="box-sizing: inherit;" />the child to go hunting, he could reform him. After his first day out with the gun, the boy came home and told his parents of a wolfman-type creature in the woods. The father, not believing the boy, told him to go out and not to return until he had killed something. When the young hunter did not come home, a search party was organized. At the creek, the boy was found dead, and the wolfman was feasting on his body. The wolfman supposedly returns to the creek during full moons, and when he does, the water in the creek turns blood red.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 600;">EIGHT: The Donkey Lady</span><br style="box-sizing: inherit;" />Also called La Llorona, the donkey lady was a beautiful poor girl who fell in love with a rich aristocrat. Because they were of different classes, they were forbidden to marry. The young lady thus became the man’s mistress and bore him several children. Some versions say she drowned the children because she was poor and could not afford to keep them. Others say she drowned them because she was evil.<br style="box-sizing: inherit;" />Regardless, because of her awful actions, she was condemned for eternity to be a ghost with a donkey’s head on her beautiful body. La Llorona has been reported on Applewhite Road near Zarzamora and at the intersection of Blanco and Lockhill-<br style="box-sizing: inherit;" />Selma. She also has been spotted by teenagers who go to Espada Park to neck. The legend is often told by superstitious parents to warn their children of the ghost that haunts youngsters who play near forbidden waters.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 600;">NINE: The Navarro House Ghost</span><br style="box-sizing: inherit;" />This downtown landmark is the former home of José Antonio Navarro, signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence. Believers in the paranormal have heard footsteps and spotted furniture that has been moved under mysterious circumstances. Some say the ghost is the home’s namesake; others say it is a slain prostitute, a murdered bartender, or a Confederate deserter.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 600;">TEN: The Seven-foot Chinese Woman</span><br style="box-sizing: inherit;" />This large Asian ghost haunts an old cemetery near Stinson Field. One version of the tale claims the seven-foot-tall local woman killed herself because her Chinese contemporaries ridiculed her for being so tall. Some say she died in a fire. The<br style="box-sizing: inherit;" />same area is said to be haunted by a bearded lady as well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 600;">ELEVEN: Midget Mansion</span><br style="box-sizing: inherit;" />This legend was fueled by the overactive imaginations of teenagers who attended Marshall and Clark high schools. For years, students went after dark to an old abandoned home situated between Datapoint Drive and Medical Drive near the Medical Center to tell the story of a mansion run by evil midgets.</span></div>
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Mark Louis http://www.blogger.com/profile/04172787888303580894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683890253960177566.post-60462709399617904332019-03-24T22:03:00.000-05:002019-03-27T20:51:05.236-05:00Episode 102 An Endearing Look at Innsbruck<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
We discuss out recent trip to Innsbruck, Austria along with Patricia Frommer (Frommers.com, Frommer Guides) who adds her perspective.<br />
Plus historical audio featuring ABC sportscaster Frank Gifford on the 1976 Innsbruck Olympics and the gold medal Franz Klammer downhill run that inspired this trip.<br />
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<a href="https://www.frommers.com/slideshows/848322-the-top-things-to-see-and-do-in-innsbruck-austria" target="_blank">Read Pauline Frommer's article on Innsbruck</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfYV5ZOxUSs" target="_blank">See Frank Gifford's Full Interview on the Innsbruck Olympics </a></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Madelyn and I have lunch at an inn on the Stubai Glacier</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Madelyn miniaturized in the town of Khutai</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Typical Tyrolian Inn in Khutai, Austria</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Painted Ladies of Innsbruck</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.800000190734863px;">A small family owned inn at the top of Schlick ski resort</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A copy of Otto Lang's book on downhill skiing in front of the home on Hannes Schneider, the skiing pioneer</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Madelyn, on the trail between St Anton and St Christoph</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dining at the famed Arlberg Thaja in St Christoph</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Outside the town of St Christoph, the birthplace of Alpine skiing</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Outside the Palace in Innsbruck headed to the ski slopes on a Sunday morning </td></tr>
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Mark Louis http://www.blogger.com/profile/04172787888303580894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683890253960177566.post-84169467613703622212019-02-18T09:20:00.002-06:002019-02-18T09:20:39.430-06:00Podcast Episode 98 - Why Uruguay needs to be on your bucket list. Plus the Airbnb app for boating<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Mark Louis http://www.blogger.com/profile/04172787888303580894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683890253960177566.post-68910175733762882922019-02-03T21:54:00.000-06:002019-02-15T04:21:18.521-06:00The Rising Cost of Lift Tickets<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I recently discovered a <a href="https://www.dmagazine.com/publications/d-magazine/1975/november/ski-country/" target="_blank">1975 skiing article from Dallas based D Magazine</a>. The article discussed a number of resorts and included the 1975 price of lift tickets. I thought it would be interesting to compare what tickets cost in 1975 adjusted for inflation compared to what they actually cost today.<br />
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In fairness, skiing has changed much since 1975. Modern high speed lifts allow skiers to get to the top of the mountain in a fraction of the time it took in 1975. Most chairlifts in the 70s held two to three people. Today many resorts now feature 6 pack high speed detachable lifts that go higher and faster. You can ski a lot more terrain in a single day. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Amy Bizzarri, author of the new book, <em>The Best Hits on Route 66, 100 Essential Stops on the Mother Road" t</em>akes us on a trip from Chicago to the Santa Monica Pier, across America to discover the history, the culture, the food, the people and the spirit of this country's most cherished highway.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> Stops include the Blue Hole in New Mexico, a little known desert oasis, and a road that play a tune but only when you drive the speed limit. </span><br />
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The portion of Route 66 in <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Musical+Highway/@35.0715988,-106.4200817,19.37z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x8718a3c07ccf2fb1:0xe33e0cd58f5b9465!8m2!3d35.07083!4d-106.4174514" target="_blank">Tijeras, New Mexico</a> that allows your car to play America The Beautiful but only if you drive over the rumble strips at the 45 mph speed limit. </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Is there a more magical place to visit during the holiday season than New York City? Caz Makepeace from the <em><a href="https://www.ytravelblog.com/" target="_blank">YTravel Blog</a></em> joins us to discuss the variety of NYC Christmas wonders, many of which are free.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Want to see Santa at Macy's Santaland? It's free buy you will need a reservation 5 days in advance. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Yes, you read that correct. You can retire overseas with a total savings of $150,000. Esther Trattner of MoneyWise.com joins us after researching the top 20 countries where you can retire affordably. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> Her work includes the visas you will need and the health care accomdations for 20 affordable destinations.</span><br />
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Mark Louis http://www.blogger.com/profile/04172787888303580894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683890253960177566.post-84483912159217180122018-09-17T04:24:00.000-05:002018-09-17T04:24:52.744-05:00Budapest Uncovered - Featuring Podcast Episode 76<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Upon my parents suggestion, my wife and I recently visited Budapest. We fell in love with the city, which may call the 'Paris of the East'.<br />
Our podcast features a discussion of the city and our favorite places. Below are a list of links to some of the places we discussed. <br />
But we decided to go one step further and compile a list of Budapest's more unusual features. Didi you know there is a wave pool in the middle of the city? Or that you can enjoy a mojito at Ernest Hemingway's favorite bar? Or find random statues of American's in Budapest. It's all part of Budapest Uncovered.<br />
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Below are a list of the top attractions that we discussed in the podcast.<br />
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<a href="http://budacastlebudapest.com/" target="_blank">-The Buda Castle </a> <br />
<a href="http://budacastlebudapest.com/matthias-church/" target="_blank">-The Mattias Church</a><br />
<a href="http://www.fishermansbastion.com/history" target="_blank">-Fisherman Bastion</a><br />
<a href="http://en.bazilika.biz/" target="_blank">-The Basilica</a><br />
<a href="http://latogatokozpont.parlament.hu/en/home" target="_blank">- Parliament</a><br />
-<a href="http://www.terrorhaza.hu/en" target="_blank">The Terror Museum</a><br />
-<a href="http://visitbudapest.travel/activities/budapest-sightseeing/jewish-quarter-walking-tour/" target="_blank">The Jewish District</a><br />
<a href="https://www.offbeatbudapest.com/budapest-city-guide/jewish-budapest/holocaust-memorials" target="_blank">-Holocaust Museum</a><br />
<a href="https://www.offbeatbudapest.com/budapest-city-guide/jewish-budapest/holocaust-memorials" target="_blank">-The Weeping Willow Sculpture</a><br />
<a href="https://www.offbeatbudapest.com/budapest-city-guide/jewish-budapest/holocaust-memorials" target="_blank">-Shoes on the Danube</a><br />
<a href="https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Budapest/%C3%93buda" target="_blank">-Obuda</a><br />
-<a href="https://www.travelguidebudapest.com/imre-varga-museum/" target="_blank">Vargas Museum</a><br />
<a href="http://www.gellertbath.com/" target="_blank">-The Gellert Baths</a><br />
<a href="http://szechenyispabaths.com/" target="_blank">-The Szechenyi Baths</a><br />
<a href="http://www.freebudapesttours.hu/" target="_blank">-Free Walking Tours of Budapest</a><br />
<a href="https://www.danubiushotels.com/en/our-hotels-budapest/danubius-grand-hotel-margitsziget/offers?sid=niqj1v1tl27uuhs50acmum6eh1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIjq_G-rC93QIVTrjACh0TWg7HEAAYAiAAEgIhPPD_BwE" target="_blank">-The Grand Hotel - mentioned by Hawkeye's Dad</a><br />
<a href="http://budapestmarkethall.com/great-market-hall-budapest" target="_blank">-The Market</a><br />
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Did you know Budapest was formed when two cities, Buda and Pest, on either side of the Danube River, decided to form one city, Budapest<br />
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Secondly, the original line, (the Yellow Line 1) is merely below street level.<br />
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The outdoor pool at the 100 year old Gellert Resort is also a wave pool. </div>
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The fist of Saint Stephen, former king and one of Hungary's most important historical figures, is preserved in the Basilica. You have to put a 200 Ft Hungarian coin in the box to turn on the light to see the fist. </div>
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The Basilica is the tallest building in Budapest and offers one of the best views of the city. Above are the steps to the dome. Below the view from the top of the church<br />
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I highly recommend a ride on the Budapest street car Line 2. Named one of the most beautiful trolley lines in the world, it travels along the banks of the Danube River and offers stunning views of the Buda castle and Parliament. Sit on the side of the river for the best views.<span style="font-size: large; font-weight: bold;"> </span></div>
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Yes, that is a statue of actor Peter Falk, depicted in his best known role as Columbo. Falk had relatives with Hungarian roots. Keep an eye out for lesser known Americans George Washington and Ronald Reagan, both with statues in Budapest.<br />
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Most of the statues and monuments from the communist era have been removed form Budapest. Above is one of the only remnants of the Soviet era, a memorial / gravesite of Soviet soldiers who died in Budapest during World War II while pushing the Nazis out.</div>
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Many of the statues from the communist era were bought and placed in a unusual tourist attraction called <a href="http://www.mementopark.hu/?lang=en" target="_blank">Momento Park </a>on the outskirts of Budapest</div>
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Located in a former headquarters of the secret police, this building depicts the atrocities of the Arrow Cross (the Hungarian Nazis) and the communist secret police. The basement was once used for torture and hangings. The museum is one of the most visited attractions in Budapest. </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We chat with the delightful Evelyn Hannon of JourneyWoman.com, the World's First Travel Blogger. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> In my opinion, Mark has written the book to read before your trip to Machu Picchu. It includes the history of the Incas and the Spanish Conquistadors plus the story of Hiram Bingham, the Yale lecturer whose expedition in 1911 found the ruins of the Incan site.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Was this main character played by Charlton Heston based on Hiram Bingham? And was this character the inspiration for Indiana Jones?</span></div>
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Mark Louis http://www.blogger.com/profile/04172787888303580894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683890253960177566.post-13258268006080848352018-05-07T06:38:00.000-05:002018-05-07T06:49:56.137-05:00Episode 60 - Re-Discovering a Lost message from God in the Ancient Missions of San Antonio<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span> The mystery starts in the early 1700s, when Franciscan monks came to San Antonio and started 5 Missions along the river, Mission De Valero (better know today as the Alamo), Concepcion, San Jose, Espada and San Juan Capistrano. The Missions offered the indigenous people of South Texas protection from Indian attack and disease. It also offered a complex system of acequias that created irrigated farms that help to protect against drought and starvation. However the true ‘mission’ of these outpost were to convert the natives to catholicism and subjects of the Spanish crown.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Today, the four remaining missions are all active Catholic parishes with many of today’s members able to trace their ancestry back to the original parishioners. Because of this, many believe that the Missions have always been intact and active. This is a mistaken notion.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>The Mission period in South Texas actually ended in the early 1800s when they became secularized during the 1824 Mexican Revolution. Shortly thereafter, the Governor of Texas ordered the Mission’s surrounding property to be sold. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Mission De Valero, better known as the Alamo, is a well documented example of what became of a former mission. Over the years it has been used as a fortress for revolutionaries, an army depot and a wholesale Grocery warehouse. The others suffered similar fate and were left in a state of disrepair and decay. Slowly, different Catholic orders came to San Antonio and saw an opportunity to restore these chapels. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>The recent discovery of Solar Illuminations is yet another way for us to appreciate these relics of the Spanish Crown. Today as part of both the National Parks System and the local Catholic Diocese, all 4 missions are involved in ongoing restorations. That, along with living farms, functioning acequias, active congregations and the Mission Reach section of the San Antonio Riverwalk, the Missions have created a lasting appreciation for the oldest part of San Antonio. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>In 2015, the rest of the world discovered the sites, as they were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The UNESCO designation was the first in Texas and only the 22nd in the US. </span><br />
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1. The first Winter Olympics were held in 1924, in Chamonix, France, 28 years after the first modern Summer Games. Figure Skater <b>Gillis Grafstro</b> was the first Winter Olympian to defend his Gold Medal, as Figure Skating and Ice Hockey had been contested in the previous Summer Games<br />
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2. In 1924, <b>Anders Haugen</b> became the fist and only American to win a medal in ski jumping. However due to a scoring error, he was not recognized as the bronze medal winner until 50 years later.<br />
A 50 year reunion of the Norwegian trio that swept the 1924 medals was to be held in 1974. Before the reunion, a sports historian, Jacob Vaage, discovered a scoring error an alerted the Olympic committee who finally recognized Haugen as the champion. Haugen was presented with his bronze medal at age 86, 50 years after the competition<br />
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3. The 1960 Winter Games were surprisingly awarded to <b>Squaw Valley</b>, California, and small ski resort with one chair lift, 2 rope tows and one 50 room lodge.<br />
To save cost, the Squaw Valley Games chose not to build a Bobsled run, the only games that did not include a Bobsled Competition<br />
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4. <b>Walt Disney</b> was the head of the committee that organized the Opening and Closing Ceremonies for the 1964 Squaw Valley Games.<br />
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5. The <b>1976 Winter Olympic Game</b>s were awarded to<b> Denver</b>. But the citizens of Colorado voted against using any public funds for the games, and the city made the unprecedented move of withdrawing from the Olympics after already being chosen as host.<br />
The 1976 Games were then awarded to Innsbruck, Austria who had recently hosted the 1964 Games and already had the infrastructure in place.<br />
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6. The <b>2022 Winter Games</b> will be held in <b>Beijing, China</b>, despite the fact that Beijing gets virtually no snow. The alpine venues will be the first to rely totally on artificially made snow<br />
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7. To illustrate how good the <b>Soviet Hockey Team</b> that was upset in the 1980 Winter Games by a group of American college kids was, it's interesting to remember that the previous year the Soviets played the NHL All Star Team in a three games series. The 1979 Challenge Cup replaced that year's NHL All Star Game and the Soviets won 3 games to 2.<br />
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8. The <b>1924 British Curling team</b> didn't receive it's medals for 84 years. It was thought that Curling was only a demonstration sport and not officially part of the original Winter Games. It wasn't until 2006 that the Olympics officials recognized that curling was indeed officially part of the first Winter Games<br />
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Mark Louis http://www.blogger.com/profile/04172787888303580894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683890253960177566.post-63471507043945284392018-01-30T03:57:00.002-06:002019-08-24T17:44:39.791-05:00 We discover Kalaupapa, the last Leper Colony in the USA, plus other unusual Travel Destinations<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">The Last Leper Colony in the United States</span></b></div>
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<b> Located on the Hawaiian Island of Molokai, Kalaupapa was established as a Leper Colony by the the Hawaiian King Kamehameha V in 1866.</b></div>
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<b> The colony was on a isolated piece of land only accessible by boat or by a rugged trail down the cliffs pictured above. If you were diagnosed with leprosy, you would be sent to this isolated rugged facility to live the rest of your life. </b></div>
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<b> Leprosy, or Hansen's Disease as it is known now, has been curable for decades. In 1969, the people of Kalaupapa were free to leave, as leprosy is no longer a threat. However, the people of this remote peninsula had made their home and a community on this isolated piece of paradise and few chose to leave.</b></div>
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<b> It was been over 40 years since any new patient have been brought to Kalaupapa, but there are still a few surviving residents of the colony. Today, visitors are welcomed, if they care to hike the rugged trail to their small isolated town. Less than 15 surviving residents of Kalaupapa remain. The US Government is converting the colony into a National Park, and will become one when the last resident of Kalaupapa passes. </b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Travel Writer Tim Neville has written for the New York Times, Outside Magazine and SKI Magazine to name a few.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://www.skimag.com/olympics/winter-olympics-2018-asian-infusion" target="_blank">South Korea</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Read About Tim's Exploits Skiing in North Korea - <a href="https://www.skimag.com/ski-resort-life/great-pleasure-project" target="_blank">Courtesy of SKI Magazine</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">The Jackson Hole of Europe? Read Tim Neville's article on <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/28/travel/kosovo-ski-holidays.html" target="_blank">Skiing in Kosovo</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Read More Abut Tim's Travels: <a href="http://www.timneville.net/" target="_blank"> TimNeville.net</a></span></div>
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