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The Gran Quivira: A Spanish Mission and Pueblo in New Mexico
by Dr. Denise R. Ames It was a dry, hot, spring day in New Mexico, thankfully without the wind, as I pulled into the parking lot of the Gran Quivira, the largest of the three Salinas Missions (see earlier posts). … Continue reading
The Impermanence of Quarai: A Story of a Salinas Mission and Pueblo
by Dr. Denise R. Ames The Quarai mission ruins sat stoically under a brilliant, New Mexico-blue sky in early spring. Unlike the Abo ruins, about 10 miles away, Quarai had a softer feel. Perhaps it was because of the just-budding … Continue reading
Abó Pueblo Mission National Monument: A Testament to the Past
by Dr. Denise R. Ames My first stop on a visit to the three Salinas Pueblo Mission ruins was the San Gregorio de Abó Mission. Located just west of the town of Mountainair, New Mexico, it straddles 370 acres of land. … Continue reading
Salinas Valley Pueblos in New Mexico: A Testament to the Past
by Dr. Denise R. Ames Spring was just around the corner when I embarked on a stimulating venture. About 25 miles south of Albuquerque, New Mexico, my hometown, were located ruins of three separate Indian pueblos and also the remains … Continue reading
Tivoli Gardens: Copenhagen’s Entertainment Central
by Dr. Denise R. Ames It was the end of my last day in Denmark. I hated to leave, it seemed as though there was so much more to see and things to learn. I had one last burst of … Continue reading
Lithuania: A Baltic Tiger
by Dr. Denise R. Ames Lithuania, the largest in size and population of the three Baltic republics, is an interesting place, along with her sister republics—Estonia and Latvia. Through history they have been pawns in feuding northern European powers, especially … Continue reading
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Tagged Baltic Sea, cruise ship, Denise Ames, Eastern Europe, Lithuania, tourism, Vilnius
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Latvia: A Fleeting Glimpse of a Baltic Parkland pt.2
by Dr. Denise R. Ames As can happen on cruises, the weather often does not permit docking at scheduled ports. Unfortunately, this was the case with docking in Riga, Latvia. The port was just a distant speck viewed through the … Continue reading
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Tagged architecture in Riga, Baltic Sea, cruise, Denise Ames, Latvia, national parks in Latvia, Riga, tourism
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Latvia: A Fleeting Glimpse of a Baltic Parkland pt.1
by Dr. Denise R. Ames Our ship, the Nautica, chugged out of the port of Helsinki and into the turbulent Baltic Sea bound for Latvia. I was looking forward to seeing Latvia in person. I did one of my cruise … Continue reading
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Tagged Baltic Sea, cruise ship, Denise Ames, forests, Latvia, Riga, tourism, travel
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Helsinki, Finland: An Egalitarian Oasis, pt. 3
By Dr. Denise R. Ames We only had one day in port in Helsinki, Finland. I could have spent much more time exploring the city and talking with the people, many of whom spoke English. But I would have to … Continue reading
Helsinki, Finland: An Egalitarian Oasis, pt. 2
by Dr. Denise R. Ames Helsinki, Finland stood in stark contrast to St. Petersburg, Russia. I had just arrived in Helsinki via the Nautica cruise ship from our last docking port in St. Petersburg. While St. Petersburg was big and … Continue reading
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Tagged Alexander II, Denise Ames, egalitarian, Finland, Helsinki, Russia, Senate Square, St. Petersburg, tourism, travel
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