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‘P’ is for Ponte dei Sospiri

April 18, 2014by gypsy shutterbug 1 Comment

‘Sigh’. One of the most beautiful bridges in the world: the Ponte dei Sospiri in Venice, Italy. Built in the early 1600’s, this elaborate limestone footbridge was a symbolic crossing […]

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Blogging A to Z Challenge, Italy, Just Picture It

‘O’ is for Obscure words starting with ‘O’

April 17, 2014by gypsy shutterbug 1 Comment

Have you heard of any of these words? Any others to add? obambulate: to wander about obeism: practice of West African magic obequitate: to ride about obi: broad sash worn […]

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Blogging A to Z Challenge, Tee Hee

‘N’ is for Nifty things to do in New York (in Winter)

April 16, 2014by gypsy shutterbug 1 Comment

Looking for some Nifty things to do in winter in the Big Apple? Try these on for size: Dance on the Big Piano. Located on the top floor of the […]

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Blogging A to Z Challenge, New York, USA

‘M’ is for monkeys in Montezuma

April 15, 2014by gypsy shutterbug 2 Comments

In the little hippy-esque beach town of Montezuma, Costa Rica, things can get a little wild. If you are looking to monkey around, head over to the Bakery Cafe. I’ve […]

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Blogging A to Z Challenge, Costa Rica, Just Picture It

‘L’ is for Lila Downs

April 14, 2014by gypsy shutterbug Leave a comment

Well-known and loved within Mexico, and in particular her home area of Oaxaca, Lila Downs might be best known internationally for her role in the movie Frida, (although she holds […]

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Blogging A to Z Challenge, Interesting Jobs, Mexico, music, Oaxaca, People, Traditions and Customs

‘J’ is for Jesus’ mom..and chia pets?? -Just Picture it-

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Interested to know what the connection is between the Virgin Mary and chia pets? Click on over to my article on Mexconnect to find out.

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Blogging A to Z Challenge, Festivals and Events, Mexico, Oaxaca, Traditions and Customs

‘G’ is for Google Translate

April 8, 2014by gypsy shutterbug 9 Comments

I came across the following email that one of my Korean ESL (English as a second language) students sent me a couple of years ago. I’m no detective but I […]

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Blogging A to Z Challenge, ESL (English as a Second Language) stuff, Lost and Found in Translation, Tee Hee

‘E’ is for Ernesto..aka: Che Guevara

April 5, 2014by gypsy shutterbug 2 Comments

Love him or hate him, Ernesto Guevara de la Serna (Che Guevara) is one of the most popular revolutionary figures of modern times. His image is seen on posters, T-shirts, […]

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Blogging A to Z Challenge, People, RANDOM FACTS

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