Sentences with phrase «of old forts»

The Indian state of Rajasthan is full of old forts and palaces, but Jodhpur's Mehrangarh Fort is truly one of the most spectacular.

When she reached the gates of the old fort known as Castle Garden, where the immigration center was, she flashed a smile at the guard, entered the premises and quickly sold her corn, several dozen ears, to the usual cast of hollow - cheeked immigrants.

The remains of an old fort still exist in the center of the town.

For history lovers, how about reciting your vows in a sugar mill, in the shadow of a Light House, among the cannons of an old fort or at a plantation home surrounded by sugar cane fields?

Just outside of the city of Nizwa, you'll find Bahla Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is one of the oldest forts in the country.

When you tour the Fort of San Felipe you are told it is one of the oldest forts in The New World.

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My Cuz works there repairing there old books, they have more gold up there than fort knox, and a cellar filled with 100 years supplie of cheese.

Like how I picnicked with Amy and some seals and rode bikes up to a 3,000 year old fort with some of my favorite people.

On the southeast side of the narrow island, the ruins of his three forts, whose guns controlled the dogleg entrance to Port Royal, stand as tough and craggy as the murderous old rascal himself.

It's too bad that the old - fashioned notion of summer as endless free time — to climb trees, chase fireflies, build a fort in the woods, maybe set up a lemonade stand — has fallen by the wayside.

A fort in progress inspired by Andy Goldsworthy - we had one like it at our old house that got really big and looked kind of like a beehive.

Old pillows & blankets: Push some chairs together and throw a bunch of cushions, pillows and blankets on the floor and help your kids create a tent or fort indoors or out.

You see new things, hear new sounds, smell new smells, taste new foods and feel new things — like sand between your toes or the ancient stone of a centuries - old fort.

Go apple picking Jump in a pile of leaves Make some autumn art Collect colourful fall leaves Collect seeds from plants in the garden Plant bulbs for next spring Make a bird feeder Make leaf prints Make pumpkin playdough Create an Autumn poem Go looking for spider webs Make a nature table with your Autumn finds Bake an apple pie Carve your own pumpkin Make Autumn sun catchers Go on a bat watch at dusk Make toffee apples Set up a scavenger hunt Collect sycamore seeds Grab an umbrella and go singing in the rain Throw a Halloween party Make an autumn wreath for your door Make a bug hotel Listen to the sound of leaves crunching under your feet Collect conkers Collect pinecones Collect twigs Make hot chocolate Draw or paint some autumn still life Attend harvest festival Make apple crisps / chips Remember what you're thankful for Take pictures of all the different colours you can find in a woodland Make leaf rubbings Go stargazing Have an autumn picnic Look for a full moon Go trick or treating Try apple bobbing Make apple sauce Fly a kite Make a windsock Dry orange slices Roast pumpkin seeds Make Halloween biscuits Make a rain catcher Build an indoor fort Collect acorns Donate old woollens and coats to a charity Help clear leaves from the lawn

I have 3 boys under 6 years old & one of our favorite activities (sick or not) is fort / tent / cave building!

I understand that her daughter is high - needs, but a 2 1/2 - year - old should be comfortable enough with her father and vice versa that the two of them could hold down the fort alone together for a few days.

Just like before, you can still enjoy the old - fashioned pleasure of creating simple toys from scratch such as sock puppets, paper dolls, cardboard forts, blanket tents, paper beads, balance boards and painted rocks.

Or, help your older teen build a fort or tree house of some sort.

Katko, R - Camillus, said his legislation would help preserve the 260 - year - old fort while making the historic site on the shores of Lake Ontario a national tourist attraction.

From a treehouse to an old fort, an underwater lodge to a doghouse, we've collected together some of the weirdest hotels in the world to give you a few ideas on where to take your next holiday.

I am single 66 yr old lady, moved to fort mill a yr ago, i am looking for a real friend, compansionship, honesty is important,, like to go to movies, dinner and travel, a sense of humor is also very important to me, i like to laugh:)

I know it's the perfect movie for all sorts of people who were that right kid, whose snow forts were busted up by older kids and who lashed out thoughtlessly and who ran away from moms who loved them.

Behind the fort's white wall lies one of the city's oldest communities, where generations have lived for more than a hundred years.

There was no phone reception at the temple, so I waited till I was back in my hotel room in the old fort town of Galle tucked inside my mosquito net sticky with heat, staring up at the pointlessly slow ceiling fan, before I phoned Hendrich.

An old silver mine a few miles up the road has been turned into a ghost town, and a fort at Cibolo Creek is now an upmarket resort attracting the likes of Mick Jagger.

Take a walking tour of the old city walls, stopping along the way to see its various forts and towers.

«On Civil War Day at Fort Point (twice a year) the old fort comes alive with bunting, music, exhibits, re-enactors doing military drills, and the thrilling raising of the huge garrison flag while the Fort Point Brass Band plays the National Anthem.»

The attractions of Mount Abu that you visit today include Gaumukh temple — the dwelling of Sage Vashishtha lived here with his wife, it is dedicated to wish fulfilling cow; Vimala Vasahi - one of the oldest and finest Dilwara temples; Bhram kumaris Temple - a socio - spiritual and educational institution, and Achalgarh Fort - placed 11 km northwards of the main town, this medieval fort was erected by Maharana Kumbha in 1452 CE.

Head to the mystical port city of Muscat, Oman's dreamy capital, which houses two 500 - year - old Portuguese forts, a Royal Opera House, and a mosque with an impressive 164 - foot dome.

If you want to relax, there are white and pink sand beaches; there are hundreds of miles of reef to explore if you're looking to scuba; there are old forts and plantations for the history lovers.

Regensburg, Germany, is a fascinating medieval city that history buffs will love with its 1,300 listed buildings of «historical interest» and architectural wonders, such as the Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) and Porta Pretoria, gates to an ancient Roman fort built in 179 AD.

The fort is sited at the confluence of the Chao Phraya River and the Banglamphu Canal which was the second ring of canals to be built around the old city of Bangkok in 1782.

Forts, churches, old mansions, communities are some of the interesting highlight of your tour.

Guided sightseeing will show you the Old Town Hall, the Porta Pretoria — gates to an ancient Roman fort built in 179 AD — and many mansions with high towers denoting the status and wealth of their early owners.

Intramuros is one of the most popular points of interest in Manila — the old fort founded by the Spaniards upon their arrival to the Philippines.

To truly capture the vibrancy of Oman we recommend you also go exploring as you'll find ancient imperial forts, magnificent mosques, Oman's own Grand Canyon and centuries - old frankincense - producing trees which were the original source of the areas wealth.

There are many forts in Pune that reminds you of the old days of battle and victory.

The cobblestone streets of the St. Augustine atrium at our resort near Orlando feature a small - scale replica of the oldest Spanish fort in the New World, Castillo de San Marcos, and displays treasures from the Spanish ship Atocha.

In the afternoon, his military custodian took him to the Fort San Pedro, the oldest tri-bastioned fort in the country, for a courtesy call of the military commander in Cebu, General Montero where, for the entire time he was being spoken to, wasn't offered a seat.

The desert crossing from Jodphur to Jaisalmer will take you past forts and old cities, while the «Toy Train» from Kolkata to Darjeeling zig - zags its way into the mountains past tea plantations and offers spectacular views of the Himalayas.

Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is full of alleyways, colorful markets and an old fort.

As well as the Old Town and fort area with its fish market (obviously), colonial houses and traditional fishing techniques, another big draw is a visit to the back waters, which lie just a little way out of the city.

MY FAVOURITE HIKE IS Suikerboschkop trail... visit the old Boer forts and enjoy the views of Dullstroom.

Habana Vieja was once a walled peninsula, sticking out in the Bay of Havana, The walls are gone, but the old quarter juts out into the emerald bay, with views of protective forts on the other side.

The oldest masonry fort in the continental U.S. and a National Monument, the Castillo is the focal point of historical St. Augustine.

History buffs are sure to be delighted in Regensburg, where your sightseeing features the 12th - century Stone Bridge, the oldest preserved bridge of its kind in Germany; the Porta Pretoria, gates to an ancient Roman fort built in the 2nd century; and St. Peter's Cathedral, begun in the 13th century.

With miles of perfect beaches, water in every shade of blue and turquoise, and even 500 year old forts to explore, Puerto Rico is a Caribbean destination both for fun and relaxation.

Located in Ocean Park Beach, Near San Juan Cruise Port, San Juan Airport and minutes from Old San Juan, The Forts & The Rain Forest, for this reason Tres Palmas Inn Beach Hotel is one of best places to stay in Puerto Rico.

Built around an original 17th Century Dutch Fort, Fort Recovery is possibly one of the last standing and oldest, completely intact forts in the entire Caribbean!

All the history and culture of the Old City of Saint Augustine is just a short drive over the Bridge of Lions, bringing you museums, galleries, reenactments, historic landmarks, attractions, seaside cruises, horse and buggy tours, special events, and the Castillo de San Marcos, the city's bayfront fort.