The Pixies Travel Guide

[campingboy]

I thought it would be interesting for us to share with each other our part of the world. If we were to travel to your part of the world, describe to us what sights we should visit, attractions to see, and places to dine. Include web links, and up to three photos.

I’m off to take some photos of Winnipeg. Unlike the song title ‘Portage and Main at 40 below’, today is sunny and warm.

Cheers.

[Cheyanne]

This is what it looks like 'round here at the moment... ;)

We don't have much...we have to travel in order to "see the sites"

[FallenAngel5]

well all I'd have to offer is this... :D

[Steph]

Lots of Ethiopian, Chinese, Thai, Japanese, veggie, etc. restaurants, lots to do, see . . . T.O. rocks!

[campingboy]

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Located at the forks of the Red and Asiniboine River. Winnipeg is often referred to as ‘The Gateway to Western Canada’. It was the historic summer meeting place of Native Americans, the home to The Hudson Bay Company of Adventure and the North West Company fur trading posts.

http://www.winnipeg.ca/interhom/

http://www.travelmanitoba.com/

For most I would think that visiting Winnipeg would be more enjoyable in the summer. We can and often do get temperatures down to -30c in January and February. But in the summer it is warm and sunny. Come join the Winnipeg Folk Festival, The Jazz or Fringe fest. For some ethnic diversity come and see Folkarama. There are 46 different cultures showing you there national dance, dress, songs, and food.

The photo is of the Pavilion in Assiniboine Park. It houses an Art Gallery, restaurant, and gift shop. This is also where The Royal Winnipeg Ballet does there ’Ballet in the Park’ series.

[dicksbro]

Here's one of two favorite local parks. I need to get some pictures of Peoria to share.

In the area are several nice places to visit. Peoria has a beautiful zoo and botanical gardens; a marvelous civic center ($160M); a riverboat (stern wheeler) for river trips; a gambling boat (for those so inclined); "Grandview Drive" overlooking the Illinois River Valley (Teddy Roosevelt once called it the most beautiful street in the world ... don't know if I'd go that far, but it is beautiful with large beautiful mansions overlooking the valley far below); a planetarium; Wildlife Prarie Park (with native wildlife in their natural settings); and much, much more. It's really not a bad place to live near.

Oh, yeah, lots of great places to eat! Both fancy and down-to-earth. :)

Surrounding Peoria are many small quaint towns and many local festivals that can also be fun to visit.

Ya'll come to see us now. :D :D

[lakritze]

I live just west of Los Angeles California.. Need I say more?

[thedog]

Waterski New Hampshire

[Mackenzie]

Originally posted by Steph
Lots of Ethiopian, Chinese, Thai, Japanese, veggie, etc. restaurants, lots to do, see . . . T.O. rocks!

YUMM!!!!! I love ethnic foods!!!!! Can I crash on your couch???

[PantyFanatic]

Originally posted by lakritze
I live just west of Los Angeles California.. Need I say more?
Nup!

LMAO :dizzy:




TOO FUNNY thedog. :D :D

[Pita]

I live in Orlando, Florida

We have heat and rain in the summer.

You can go to all the Disney theme parks, Universal and Sea World.

I don't think a pic is required for theme parks. You all know the mouse right? :D

[Steph]

Originally posted by Mackenzie
YUMM!!!!! I love ethnic foods!!!!! Can I crash on your couch???

Come on up! The exchange rate will make you happy, too.

[dicksbro]

Steph ... can we go to that little coffee shop on Yorkshire?

[dicksbro]

Promised more pictures from the Peoria area. Here's one of the downtown area from across the Illinois River taken in the early morning.

[dicksbro]

And one of six bridges crossing the Illinois into Peoria.

[Sharni]

Great pics ppl

[dicksbro]

The Peoria area was originally settled in 1680 by the explorer LaSalle. He built a fort on the bluffs overlooking the Illinois River called Fort Creve Coeur. The picture is of the monument erected to commerate that settlement. There's a reconstruction of a fort similar to the one he built about a mile from this site, but the road back to it is closed until later in the day. I'll have to take a picture of it one of these days.

[dicksbro]

A view of part of the park right around the monument ...

... looks like they need to mow. :D

[dicksbro]

Finally, I thought the sunrise as I was driving home was kind of neat ... with the clouds and all (it rained last night).

Til' later .... that'll do for now.

[dicksbro]

Two more ... then I'm done ...

Our little local downtown street where we live ...

[dicksbro]

And, one of our most popular duos ...

[campingboy]

Thanks all. It is nice to see where people live.

[darogle]

This is where I'm "living" at the moment. The country itself is beautiful- mountains, rolling hills, trees...

This mountain is called "Big Duke" by us "tourists". :D It is especially beautiful at sunset. Actually it is just across the border of Macedonia.

[darogle]

Unfortunately the natives here don't exactly play well with others, so this is what the majority of the country looks like...

Still bombed out, barb wire, rubble, land mines...

[dicksbro]

Darogle, isn't it a shame that people spend so much time hating when there's so much, so close to love and enjoy? Thanks. Neat picture of the mountain. I think I saw a similar view on a news show.

[Cheyanne]

This is a neat thread! Like I had said before, we have to do a little traveling in order to see our local sites. Below are just a few of attractions that are somewhat close to us...

www.surfballroom.com

The surf was the last venue that Buddy Holly, the Big Bopper and Richie Valens played. The plane that they were traveling in crashed into a farm field - there is also a memorial there as well.

http://www.themusicmansquare.org/

The Music Man Square is really a neat place. Meridith Wilson hailed from "River City" and this museum is a nice tribute to him and his works.

http://www.traveliowa.com/thingstodo/attractions/east_central/amana_colonies/

The Amana Colonies is a really neat place to visit. Lots of historical info, and you can see how a small community survived during the pioneer times...really neat place.

http://www.meskwaki.com/

For those who like to gamble... :D

http://www.traveliowa.com/thingstodo/attractions/

As there are too many to mention - this is the link to the Iowa Tourism Site... our area is North Central Iowa.

[dicksbro]

My wife and I went to the park the other day, and heres one of the beautiful sites we saw. ;)

[sodaklostsoul]

At least you got a pic of the deer DB, my daughter and I went up on Cliff Hill and after snaping a pic a deer came right up next to us. I of course forgot about the camera in my hand. I think my daughter wanted to smack me for not getting a pic. LOL.

Well I live in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Sorry this pic is not really what I wanted, but I only had a cheap digital to take pics with. I'll borrow my sis's camera and get some better ones sometime.

This pic was taken north in town up on Cliff Hill. Sioux Falls is so spread out I could never get it all in one pic. We are now over 135,000 peeps in town and just seem to keep growing. This website offers some info on Sioux Falls, if you click information at the top it has alot of neat stuff. On the right side of that page if you scroll down there is a link for Webcam and Multimedia. If you click that you can see our Falls, which is the next pic I have.

www.siouxfalls.org

Another website about Sioux Falls has a link that you can get visitor info mailed to you.

www.siouxfallscvb.com

Sioux Falls was founded in 1856. The Big Sioux river runs thru town, which is where our Falls come from. At the Falls is a couple of historcal sites. There is the remains of The Sioux Falls Light and Power company and the Queen Bee Mill. The S.F. Light and Power Company building will be a restraunt soon.

We have a lot of great parks in town, inclueding swimming, picnics, butterfly house, I could go on and on, but I've probably babled enough. So that's a little peice of my little part of South Dakota. Of course there is always Mt. Rushmore in the Black Hills on the other side of the state. But if anyone is planning on coming thru SD and needs info on where to get info, just PM me and I'll be glad to get you websites and phone numbers.

[Steph]

Wicked mountain, darogle. And just think, it seems like yesterday that you wrote you had 54 days to go. :D

[Sassy Rose]

Well, I am sorry but I must tell you I could not find just 3 pics so forgive me. Our state is so diverse that I wanted to show as many sides of it as possible. I hope you enjoy!

Here we have the ocean beaches, the mountains, and yes even desert (which is where I live). They are all beautiful.....I am afraid I do not have any pics showing the rain forest as of yet.

The state website is www.experiencewashington.com

[Sassy Rose]

These last 3 are out my backdoor and a few miles on either side of it. I wanted to share our beautiful sunsets, sunrises, and proved that yes there is desert in Washington *LOL* We are in an agricultural area but the crops would not survive without our irrigation systems.

I could go on and on showing you the various sites, but I'll stop *LOL* Just know that if any of you ever make it to Washington, you won't regret it and if you ever need a tour guide, just let me know :)

[Lilith]

Beautiful pics...I don't think I've ever been anywhere that breathtaking.

[Sassy Rose]

Beautiful pics...I don't think I've ever been anywhere that breathtaking.

Thanks Lilith, I guess now you understand why Larry and I both talk like we should be working for the tourism board. It's hard not to love something this beautfiul :cool:

[Sassy Rose]

I must admit that all these other pics look fantastic too. I want to start the world wide Pixie tour *LOL* What a fantastic trip that would be ;) DB I have always admired your pics :)

[dicksbro]

All the pictures ARE GREAT. And, it is neat to see where everyone is from.

[imaginewithme]

I live in the panhandle of Florida on the "Emerald Coast" I don't have many pictures of our area, but below in the Destin picture is of a sunset I took in November.

The best time of year for our area is spring time...not too hot but the beaches are best then. Right now the humidity takes your breath away.

The Daytona picture was taken July 3rd at the Daytona Nascar race. I thought it was pretty.

Hope you enjoy!

[Eros]

You went to the race and didn't invite me????

[imaginewithme]

You went to the race and didn't invite me????

It's not the race that I am taking you too Eros!!!!

[Eros]

Oh yeahhhhhhhhhh...that's right ;)

[imaginewithme]

Yep, we've got bigger places to go to.

[dicksbro]

He (Robert Rene Cavalier de LaSalle) built a fort on the bluffs overlooking the Illinois River (near Peoria) called Fort Creve Coeur. There's a reconstruction of a fort similar to the one he built ... . I'll have to take a picture of it one of these days.

As I promised ... here's a picture of the fort. (How do I always pick cloudy days? :D) On the Memorial Day weekend they have a festival called "Rendezvous" which recalls the fur trading days along the Illinois River. People camp in traditional French and Indian style and conduct "military" demonstrations from the late 17th century. A lot of good food and interesting craft demonstrations. Makes for a fun weekend.

[smithy020]

I'll end to take my digi cam into edinburgh during the festival and take some shots of that, I'm sure they will be well liked

[dicksbro]

I was out this morning and saw they were already working at a nearby Nestle Pumpkin Canning plant. Got to thinking most people probably haven't seen how the trucks unload their cargo so took a couple of pictures to show you.

First two are of the unloading and the last is of the processing plant. They can about 1/2 of all the canned pumpkin in the US at this plant.

[Steph]

Steph ... can we go to that little coffee shop on Yorkshire?


Definitely! :) I still haven't found it but the last time I was near Yorkshire it was for a different type of beverage. :cheers:

[Steph]

And, of course, I'd be remiss if I didn't include some pics of where I grew up ~ Newfoundland.




Coming soon, my pics from a two-week hike I took in the Rockies (just need to find time to scan them).

[dicksbro]

Steph, those pictures are gorgeous. Thank you.

Here's two of a couple of my friends I saw yesterday at a local park. Actually there were FIVE near me, but before I could get the camera out, three disappeared. :(

[Steph]

Wow, that solo friend looked big!

Don't thank me for the pics, there's a reason many Newfoundlanders swear God has a summer home there. :D

[dicksbro]

Just this morning, my wife and I went back out to the park where I saw the deer and we both saw five ... a group of three (doe and two fawns) and a separate doe and her fawn. Two really nice close-ups of the latter and one more distant shot of the former. The doe and her fawn (first two pictures) stayed within 50 feet of us for probably fifteen minutes ... grazing, looking, then grazing some more. They even posed a bit for the camera (or so I like to think :)).

Mommy, then baby, then the family of three ...