tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24378010368533222212024-02-06T22:24:10.874-08:00Lu Ann Sidney's Travel BlogWhen I travel, I hope to find something unique and different in each city and country.Lu Ann Sidneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13661713183279283071noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437801036853322221.post-6810109584622681022018-04-07T13:22:00.001-07:002018-04-07T13:22:56.335-07:00Why Did The Hen Turkey Cross the Patio?To get to the seeds under our deck!<br />
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We have not seen turkeys since we moved to Victoria twelve years ago. In Chanhassen, they used to look in our basement windows. Sometimes, they would watch Oprah with me when I was on the treadmill. <br />
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I recently saw a tom turkey display for several hens in the wetland next to our house. The hens were not impressed! The island by our house has been called "Hen Laying Island." Maybe it will work out after all for the turkeys. I'll post if it does!<br />
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Lu Ann Sidneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13661713183279283071noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437801036853322221.post-81383005173365694772017-07-18T14:38:00.001-07:002017-07-18T14:38:32.932-07:00Miracle Doctor of Ginde Beret, EthiopiaFrom 1956 to 2004, Tom and Elaine Coleman provided much-needed medical care to some of the poorest people in Africa. The first clinic in Ginde Beret, central Ethiopia, was a small wooden shed. It grew after hundreds of people from all over Ethiopia arrived to be treated for broken bones, leprosy, tumors, intestinal diseases, cancer, gunshot and arrow wounds, and other ailments. <br />
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Tom and Elaine's journey has been chronicled in a documentary film, "The Tom Coleman Story," which premiered this April in Cambridge, Minnesota. I attended the celebration prior to the showing with my parents, since Tom is a relative. We were astonished to learn people to this day in Ginde Beret fondly remember Tom and Elaine for all their good work.<br />
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Lu Ann Sidneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13661713183279283071noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437801036853322221.post-21335444282680330412017-01-21T19:47:00.001-08:002017-01-21T19:47:34.342-08:00Como Park's Conservatory in St. Paul, MinnesotaI haven't been to the Como Park Conservatory for decades. I can remember going there as a child as part of Bluebird trip. The same star-shaped lights were still suspended from the ceiling of the Sunken Garden room. What a great experience in winter to feel the warmth and walk among the tropical plants. And, it's free, although a small donation is appreciated!<br />
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Lu Ann Sidneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13661713183279283071noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437801036853322221.post-2817588719120394122016-07-19T16:24:00.000-07:002016-07-19T16:24:13.447-07:00San Antonio's King William Cultural Arts DistrictIn the late 1800s, many wealthy German merchants built elegant and lavish homes along the San Antonio River, south of downtown San Antonio. Known as the King William District, the neighborhood is known as one of the most beautiful residential areas in Texas. King William Street, named after King Wilhelm I, King of Prussia, is lined with many of the most famous homes.<br />
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<br />Lu Ann Sidneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13661713183279283071noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437801036853322221.post-87044505672324057022016-06-09T06:45:00.001-07:002016-06-09T06:45:47.518-07:00Mission Concepcion, San Antonio, TexasMission Concepcion is one the oldest stone Catholic churches in the U.S. The chapel was completed in 1755.<br />
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Some of the colorful frescos were restored on the walls and ceilings in 1988. The marvelous frescos show a blending of Christian, Spanish, and Native art styles.<br />
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<br />Lu Ann Sidneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13661713183279283071noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437801036853322221.post-40668356680737645032016-05-06T14:19:00.001-07:002016-05-06T14:19:56.176-07:00San Antonio's San Fernando CathedralOne of the outstanding retablos in the main chapel of San Fernando is Our Lady of Candelaria, Patroness of the Canary Islands. This may seem surprising, but San Fernando was actually founded by fifty-six Canary Islanders in 1731. A lovely French Gothic nave was added in 1868, replacing the front of the original church. Just inside the east entrance is the sarcophagus of the Defenders of the Alamo. The remains were found buried under the sanctuary in 1936. Pope John Paul II visited San Fernando Cathedral in 1987.<br />
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Lu Ann Sidneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13661713183279283071noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437801036853322221.post-80492230957075010382016-04-06T12:14:00.001-07:002016-04-06T12:14:15.042-07:00What a Foxy Fox!I have been lucky to spot and photograph a red fox in our backyard this year. Red foxes tend to be very shy and nocturnal, but I saw this particular fox several times in the early morning and evening. <br />
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Red foxes are more common throughout the U.S. Most are thought to be the descendants of red foxes imported from England in the mid-eighteenth century for sport and released on the east coast. <br />
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A red fox can run 30 mph and leap a greater distance in a single bound than a kangaroo - 15 feet. My fox was eagerly waiting for a squirrel to come down from the deck. Too bad for the fox, the squirrel did get away!<br />
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Lu Ann Sidneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13661713183279283071noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437801036853322221.post-35447516452639237802016-02-28T16:15:00.001-08:002016-02-28T16:15:38.985-08:00Help for Wildlife in MinnesotaI can't say enough about the tremendous work the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota (WRC) is doing to care for sick, injured, and orphaned wild birds and animals. It is one of the largest wildlife rehabilitation clinics in the U.S., treating more than 8,600 animals each year.<br />
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For the first time, I attended the WRC Open House on Feb. 7, 2016. I picked out a stuffed toy robin to go through a mock exam. My robin needed to be taped up because he had a broken wing. We went to radiology and along the way, volunteers and veterinary students explained how and why certain procedures are done and what type of cage my poor robin would be in during his recovery of about 3 weeks. Everything was so interesting! For one thing, I did not know birds have nucleated red blood cells!<br />
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Lu Ann Sidneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13661713183279283071noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437801036853322221.post-1236291816401346192016-02-04T12:26:00.000-08:002016-02-04T12:26:01.856-08:00A Wonderful Surprise in Boston: The New England AquariumI was pleasantly surprised by the large collection of penguins at the New England Aquarium. I spent quite a while watching the African, rockhoppers, and little blue penguins in the various pools along with a number of people in the pools cleaning the displays. I would guess this is a constant battle. The giant ocean aquarium also has a nice display of sharks, sea turtles, barracudas, and moray eels along with divers who were again cleaning the display.<br />
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Lu Ann Sidneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13661713183279283071noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437801036853322221.post-81209621625523612312016-01-05T16:16:00.001-08:002016-01-05T16:16:57.848-08:00An Inspiring Vist to the Massachusetts State HouseSince the legislature was not in session, I was able to visit both the House of Representatives with its wooden Sacred Cod hanging over the gallery and the Senate Chambers at the Massachusetts State House. To think I was walking the same halls where John F. Kennedy once walked! Boston is truly a unique city!<br />
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Lu Ann Sidneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13661713183279283071noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437801036853322221.post-74335876724654411712015-12-03T06:55:00.001-08:002015-12-03T06:55:54.017-08:00Overwintering Shrub Roses in MinnesotaAlthough our Flower Carpet Ground Cover Roses from Monrovia should overwinter well, I still cover them in the fall. After cutting the roses back to about 6 to 8 inches, I heap a mound of dry oak leaves on them, holding the leaves in place with some sections of chicken wire and a few pavers or small logs. Oak leaves are by far the best because they do not rot and they are easily raked way in the spring.<br />
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Lu Ann Sidneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13661713183279283071noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437801036853322221.post-81617417300177378252015-11-04T10:50:00.001-08:002015-11-04T10:50:44.185-08:00Really? Tropical Cannas in Minnesota?Yes, you can have cannas in Minnesota, but it entails a lot of work! I keep planting canna bulbs each year because of the magnificent cardinal red blossoms on top of 5 to 6 foot-tall stalks. These flowers attact hummingbirds late into the summer. <br />
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Between June 1 and June 15 of each year, I plant the bulbs in the ground, covered with 2 or so inches of soil. Light soil is best, because pure black dirt can be too heavy when digging up the bulbs in the fall. <br />
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After the first frost, I cut back the canna stalks to about 3 inches above the soil. I dig out the bulbs in a large clump, with most of the soil removed, and place them in plastic bins containing vermiculite or wood chips in my basement. These large clumps produce the tallest and most flowers compared to bulbs that have been separated.<br />
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Lu Ann Sidneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13661713183279283071noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437801036853322221.post-29378850719572391882015-10-01T15:30:00.001-07:002015-10-01T15:30:20.515-07:00Angkor Wat: Arrive Early in the Morning, Enter Via the ExitTo me, the magnificence of Angkor Wat could well surpass the architectural and sculptural genius of many of the great cathedrals of Europe. The immense size of the temple complex and the huge number of intricately carved bas-reliefs makes Angkor Wat truly magical. The best way to visit Angkor Wat is to arrive very early in the morning and start at the exit. This will give you time to view the bas-reliefs in the southern and western galleries before the onslaught of tourists arrive through the main entrance. This same approach works well at many of the other temples in Angkor. Our private tour guide had it right!<br />
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Lu Ann Sidneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13661713183279283071noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437801036853322221.post-89615671333488173542015-08-01T12:52:00.001-07:002015-08-01T12:52:10.968-07:00When Wrens Attack!Look out for dive-bombing wrens if you get to close to the wren house in our yard! It is amazing how such small birds can be so aggressive in defending their space. They will take on much larger birds such as woodpeckers. I even saw the wren drive a squirrel away several times, sending it running across the street into the neighbor's yard. <br />
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We had one successful brood and now, another pair of wrens has a nest. Hopefully, we will hear the babies chattering soon.<br />
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Lu Ann Sidneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13661713183279283071noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437801036853322221.post-37698429007391313612015-07-01T12:54:00.001-07:002015-07-01T12:58:30.643-07:00Progression of PeoniesPeonies are one of my favorite flowers. Each year when they begin to emerge from the ground, I know it is warm enough to uncover my roses. Some of my peonies date back decades to my grandmother's garden. We lovingly transplanted them each time we moved to a new house. This spring there were very few ants crawling around on the buds. When the peonies bloomed, they were bug-free and ready to bring inside for a dramatic bouquet.<br />
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Lu Ann Sidneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13661713183279283071noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437801036853322221.post-32549967402247197772015-05-27T13:54:00.001-07:002015-05-27T13:56:44.823-07:00A Wonderful Walking Tour of BostonI took my first trip to Boston recently. I was pleasantly surpised to find most of the historical sites I wanted to see were within a relatively easy walking distance from the Waterfront in the North End. I followed most of the Freedom Trail over two days, ending up both days at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. After a full day of walking, I took a cab back to my hotel in the North End. I would highly recommend exploring the Massachusetts State House. Both the House of Representatives and Senate Chambers were open when I was there. I kept thinking about how many of the great leaders of this country have walked these very same halls. <br />
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<br />Lu Ann Sidneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13661713183279283071noreply@blogger.com0Boston, MA, USA42.3600825 -71.0588801000000142.1722125 -71.3816036 42.547952499999994 -70.736156600000015tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437801036853322221.post-84972852386489154112015-04-28T12:25:00.001-07:002015-04-28T12:27:20.320-07:00Lu Ann Sidney Explores Mantorville MinnesotaFor those who would like to take a day trip to southern Minnesota, I would highly recommend heading to Mantorville. I recently spent an enjoyable Sunday afternoon at the Mantorville Theatre Company production of "Love, Sex, and the IRS" at the historic Mantorville Opera House. Following the play, we ate at one of our favorite restaurants, the Hubbell House, located a block away. Try the steak! You won't be disappointed with either the quality or the price!<br />
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Lu Ann Sidneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13661713183279283071noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437801036853322221.post-52175920832532010002015-03-25T13:46:00.000-07:002015-03-25T13:46:26.407-07:00Lu Ann Sidney Finds Kauai's JunglefowlThere are an astonishing number of chickens (junglefowl) roaming around on the island of Kauai. For first time visitors, this can be somewhat of a shock. Ever since Hurricane Iniki let loose the chickens in September 1992, they have seemingly increased in numbers. They can be found along the highway, in shopping center parking lots, at tourist attractions, and on hotel grounds. I found the best ones for photgraphing at the Kokee Lodge up the Waimea Canyon road. <br />
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Lu Ann Sidneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13661713183279283071noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437801036853322221.post-91568123437446915912015-02-18T09:48:00.001-08:002015-02-18T09:48:43.726-08:00Kauai's Garden PreservesI was pleasantly surprised by the variety of plants and birds we encountered at both the Limahuli and McBryde Gardens on Kauai. The most interesting of the plants was the alula. These plants look like small cabbages on top of a small palm tree trunk. Once thought to be extinct in the wild, botanists were able to save seeds by climbing down the cliffs on the Na Pali Coast. Successful propagation has led to alulas now being available at Lowes and Home Depot!<br />
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Both gardens had alulas. We happened to snap a photo of a very vocal shama thrush at the McBryde Garden.<br />
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Lu Ann Sidneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13661713183279283071noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437801036853322221.post-47365578343245398632015-01-12T14:48:00.000-08:002015-02-05T06:41:19.525-08:00Lu Ann Sidney Explores Chicago North of Michigan AvenueChicago is one of my favorite cities. Since I have visited Chicago so many times, each new visit means I need to find new things to do. <br />
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I had never visited Lincoln Park or the Lincoln Park Conservatory and Zoo. What a great diversion from Michigan Avenue! I stayed at the PUBLIC Chicago and found it to be an easy walk north to Lincoln Park. The zoo is surprisingly nice, housing a wide variety of animals. All of the animals were fun to view, expect the naked mole-rats!<br />
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The Lincoln Park Conservatory was a fun side trip and a warm place to stop. The Fernery has a large variety of plants and a cool fish pond.<br />
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<br />Lu Ann Sidneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13661713183279283071noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437801036853322221.post-29840285875735326692014-10-24T10:31:00.000-07:002014-10-24T10:31:11.717-07:00Lu Ann Sidney Saves a Penguin in TokyoA small crowd was gathering around a display promoting Hokkaido tourism. When I got closer, I could see why. There were two live penguins waddling around on top of a pile of snow. Everyone in the crowd was laughing and enjoying the funny penguins. All of a sudden, one of the penguins fell off the display right at my feet. The crowd gasped. I immediately grabbed the penguin and put him back on the snow. The crowd cheered. When I recounted our trip to Japan when we returned home, this was the first thing I said: "I saved a penguin in Tokyo."<br />
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Lu Ann Sidneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13661713183279283071noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437801036853322221.post-36750228680639867872014-09-18T11:01:00.001-07:002014-09-18T11:01:45.181-07:00Just Past the Caravelle HotelNot too far from the Caravelle Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City, walking past the street vendors shouting, "Madame, Madame," is the colorful and vibrant Ben Thanh Market. It very much has the feel, just as was supposed to, of Les Halles in Paris, but with a vastly different assortment of shops and merchandise. I could have spent hours and hours winding through the market, viewing the colorful displays of exotic (to me) produce, spices, meat and fish. Surprisingly, to this day, I can still remember the pleasantly spicy and fishy odor of the market.<br />
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Lu Ann Sidneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13661713183279283071noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437801036853322221.post-90347424503982847862014-08-14T10:07:00.000-07:002014-08-14T17:54:59.100-07:00Eating Eggs in Hakone JapanNot too far from Mount Fuji is the town of Hakone. We took the Tozan switchback train up the hillside in order to catch the Hakone Ropeway overlooking the hot springs of the Owaku-dani valley. Plumes of sulfurous steam dot the valley creating an other-worldly view as you travel overhead. We were treated to a clear view of glorious Mount Fuji at the end of the trip. Walking a bit father led us to a surprising and truly Japanese experience - eating eggs cooked in the hot springs. The egg shells turn black because of the sulfur in the water. It is said you will have good luck from eating these special eggs!<br />
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Lu Ann Sidneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13661713183279283071noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437801036853322221.post-50944764259479492902013-10-11T08:39:00.000-07:002015-02-18T09:33:16.970-08:00Kyoto at 4 PMOn the last day of our visit to Kyoto, when we were exhausted and almost decided not to see anything more, we decided to try to see Kinkakuji, the Golden Pavilion. It was late, near 4 pm in the afternoon, and we were wondering if the temple would be open. To our surprise, there were huge crowds of people streaming toward the entrance. We quickly found out why. In the last afternoon sun, Kinkakuji is truly golden and mesmerizing, shining so brightly it is almost difficult to look at. What a perfect way to end our trip to Kyoto!<br />
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