July 2019 - The Flippertyhoblets

Italy: Rome – The Roman Forum and Colosseum

July 30, 2019 9:44am

There are some iconic things to see and do in Rome, one of which is the Colosseum. So, I explored the Internet and found some combination tours of the Colosseum and Roman Forum. So, we settled for a 3 hour guided tour - well worth doing if nothing more than to skip the lines at the entrance!

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Looking Down On Crater Lake From The Rim . Crater Lake National Park, Oregon

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Oregon: Crater Lake National Park – famed for its deep blue colour and water clarity

July 26, 2019 10:01am

by Mark & Karen Hobbs

Crater Lake is a must-see landmark during any trip to Southern Oregon. There are two ways many people enjoy the lake--one is to drive the 33-mile Rim Drive and stop at the many vista points overlooking the water. The other is to make the one-mile hike down a switchback trail to the water’s edge.

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The Central Post Office - Valencia, Valenciam Community, Spain

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Spain: Valenican Community – The beautiful city of Valencia

July 16, 2019 4:06pm

by Mark & Karen Hobbs

Valencia is one of those cities I have driven by and flown through several times, always meaning to visit. During our most recent visit to Spain we had a few hours to kill before catchign a flight from Valencia to Rome so we thought we take a quick trip in the heart of the city to see what it was all about.

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New Mexico: Farmington – Kokopeli’s Cave

July 15, 2019 8:28am

by Mark & Karen Hobbs

I am always on the lookout for unusual places to stay on our travels around the country and on one such road trip we were heading from the Grand Canyon eastwards towards Louisiana and I decided to book us in for a couple of nights at Kokopelli's Cave bed and breakfast in Farmington, New Mexico.

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The Colours And Smells Of The International Rose Test Garden In Portland's Washington Park In Late Spring

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Oregon: Portland – The International Rose Test Garden

July 10, 2019 10:34am

by Mark & Karen Hobbs

One of Portland's nicknames is the City of Roses, and this town has long been an incubator for the scented beauties. Nearly a century ago, a farsighted citizen convinced the local government to set up a rose test garden during World War I to preserve the species of European roses that might be decimated by the bombings. This amazing garden and its stunning floral displays continue until this day.

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Smith Rock State Park - A Wonderful Place For Hiking, Biking And Especially Climbing, Near Bend, Oregon

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Oregon: Terrabonne – Smith Rock State Park

July 6, 2019 10:26pm

by Mark & Karen Hobbs

Central Oregon's Smith Rock is one our favorite places to visit in the whole State. It is truly majestic and a true spectacle of nature irrespective of what time of year your visit. If offers some wonderful hiking and mountain bike trails of various lengths and physical ability. There are 12 official trails in the park and many more if you extend your trek into the adjacent Bureau of Land Management (BLM) areas.

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Dragon Boat Races Are One Of The Most Popular Events Of The Rose Festival In Portland, Oregon

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Oregon: Portland – Rose Festival Parade

July 1, 2019 12:47am

by Mark & Karen Hobbs

The Grand Floral Parade is the centerpiece of the festival and the second largest all-floral parade in the United States after the Tournament of Roses Parade. More than 500,000 spectators line the route, making this flower parade the largest single-day spectator event in Oregon.

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