Veronica James's Blog, page 103
February 25, 2022
How to Do Mardi Gras Without Being Asked to Lift Your Shirt!
Don't get us wrong - we LOVE New Orleans. But the thought of wading into a Big Easy Mardi Gras is something better left to young whippersnappers.
We took the rural route and learned about the wonderful goings-on in Cajun Country - what they call the REAL Mardi Gras!
Courir de Mardi Gras involves costumed men dancing on horseback, begging, and chicken chasing!
La Grande Boucherie des Cajuns A tradition older than Mardi Gras, is a communal hog butcher and meat fest.
Fais do-do See what Cajuns do once the kids go to bed... CONTINUE READING >>
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February 23, 2022
Do Alligators Like Tabasco?
For a long time roads weren't an option in South Louisiana. This was some wild country back in the day, not Bourbon Street wild, but wilderness wild. The incredibly wet, squishy ground made bayous the only reasonable routes for transportation and Bayou Teche was the Superhighway. Following The Teche, we set out to discover the real... CONTINUE READING >>The post Do Alligators Like Tabasco? appeared first on The GypsyNesters.
February 15, 2022
A Colorful Collection of Beaches on Hawaii
Those of us from the mainland might be thinking that all sand is basically the same, but out here in the center of the tropical Pacific that is far from the case. These islands are volcanic, and that has made for several varieties of sand... CONTINUE READING >>
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February 3, 2022
Rockin’ the Olympic Ski Jump in Oslo, Norway!
With the XXIV Olympic Winter Games beginning, we decided to take a look back at our visit to the site of the 1952 Games in Norway to contemplate jumping off the side of a mountain with skis strapped on our feet... CONTINUE READING >>
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January 25, 2022
Going Ground Hog Wild
It is almost time for Phil to poke his head out once again, and folks across the country are certainly hoping he finds an early end to winter, so we thought we would revisit our visit to Punxsutawney... CONTINUE READING >>
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January 15, 2022
Glacier National Park in the Winter
With only a couple days for our explorations, we took a pass on the skiing in Whitefish and opted for a drive into Glacier National Park. Amtrak's Empire Builder travels along the southern edge of the park and is an amazing way to see it in the winter, but we wanted to venture in a little deeper... CONTINUE READING >>
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December 19, 2021
In Search of the Worst Christmas Song of All Time
Just what is the worst Christmas song ever?
Our most recent family holiday get-together found us gathered around the radio listening to the all-Christmas music station. Many artists lent their joyous voices to our celebration, but things took a turn when a real clunker reared its ugly head.
This prompted a wildly fun discussion. Everyone offered numerous contenders.
See what we've come up with and be sure to put in your two cents... CONTINUE READING >>
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December 14, 2021
It’s Time To Try Something Completely New – Whale Watching
Over the past two years people have found it incredibly difficult to be around family because they have been cooped up together every day forced to spend time with each other and it has actually had a negative effect on the family group. You would think that spending more time together would strengthen the bond but … Continue reading "It’s Time To Try Something Completely New – Whale Watching"
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December 10, 2021
Why We Love a Good Christmas Market
We love Christmas markets!
The festivities, the food, the comraderie, the glühwein - put it all together and we've got ourselves a great way to ring in the season!
But really -- you ask -- how different can they be? Surely one Christmas market is the same as the next?
Our reply? Not by a loooooooong shot! ... CONTINUE READING >>
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