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What appears to be a cartoon-ish, clown-like head on top of a post is actually the scanning device for the Apple Maps car, stopped mid-motion by the short exposure duration. The car is a Subaru Impreza.
Taken in West Long Beach at an onramp to the San Diego Freeway (I-405) southbound.
Happy Telegraph Tuesday!
Talon asked me to take a picture of the thing that reminds me of my best friend. Well, a map reminds me of my best friend.
© Rachel Nacilla 2011
Travel-time Maps from mySociety
"These are much more complicated questions than those about individual journeys, but one thing they all have in common is transport: can I get to and from the places I'm considering quickly and easily?"
The maps on this page show one way of answering that question. Using colours and contour lines they show how long it takes to travel between one particular place and every other place in the area, using public transport. They also show the areas from which no such journey is possible, because the services are not good enough."
(Src. Boing Boing)
Xinjiang map, 2078x1370, Xinjiang road map, with distances, Chinese with some English.
To see this map full size, click on the "All Sizes" button above the image.
This map originally came from vbgood maps, and I adapted it to include the Tarim Highway, and the English placenames.
See another Xinjiang map, in Chinese with more English, with distances in kilometers, at Xinjiang Map, with Roads, Chinese, some English, distances in kilometers, 1535x1273, China
For extensive information about visiting towns along southern Xinjiang -- including transportation, lodging, dining and sightseeing -- see Central Asia Traveler.
The covered towns at this site include Hotan, Keriya / Yutian, Niya / Minfeng, Cherchen / Qiemo, and Charklik / Ruoqiang.
See a map of neighboring Qinghai Province to the southeast of Xinjiang.
A large format (2196 x 1547) map of Xinjiang in English is available at Xinjiang Map at Maps of China. Keep in mind three caveats about this English map.
-- First, to download the map, which is actually in six file segments, one must right-click on each of the segments and then use a graphics program to paste them together.
-- Second, the map erroneously shows the Tarim Highway reaching Highway 315 at Andirlingar, rather than near Niya / Minfeng, an error of 110 km to the east, and does not show the spur road going southeast from Tazhong along the Tarim Highway to near Cherchen / Qiemo.
-- Third, the map does not show distances.
It is otherwise a good map.
Shown in black across the center of the vast Taklamakan Desert is the Tarim Highway, completed in 1996, mainly to access the vast Tazhong oil reserves in the center of the vast Taklamakan Desert but also to open southern Xinjiang to economic development. The Tarim Highway is 562 km from Highway 314 at Bugur / Luntai in the north to Highway 315 near Niya / MInfeng in the south.
Starting 1 October 2007, a new cross-desert highway opened ~480 km from Hotan to Aksu, shortening the distance 43% between Hotan and Aksu from the 767 km via the Yarkand / Shache and Maralbishi / Bachu route. The overall route from Hotan to Korla and Urumqi will be only about 30 km shorter along the new highway compared with the Tarim Highway.
Plan showing buildings on Cannifton Road, Station, Emily, Albion, Lincham, Bleecker, Meyers, Reid, Pine, and Jones Streets in Belleville, Ontario.
Produced by Charles E. Goad.
The trip covered roughly around 2,400 miles over nine days.
If you're thinking about doing your own road trip to Quebec and Ontario or if you want to learn more about the places I visited during my trip, here is some info that might be helpful.
Itinerary
Day 1: Ashburn, VA - Philadelphia, PA - Brooklyn, NY
Day 2: Brooklyn, NY - Brattleboro, VT - Cabot, VT - Waterbury, VT - Burlington, VT
Day 3: Burlington, VT - Quebec, QC - Ile d'Orleans, QC - Quebec, QC
Day 4: Quebec, QC - Montreal, QC
Day 5: Montreal, QC
Day 6: Montreal, QC - Ottawa, ON - Huntsville, ON
Day 7: Huntsville, ON - Algonquin Provincial Park, ON - Severn Bridge, ON - Toronto, ON - Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
Day 8: Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON - Niagara Falls, ON
Day 9: Niagara Falls, ON - Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON - Buffalo, NY - Pittsburgh, PA - Ashburn, VA
Memorable experiences
- Meeting and having conversation with the B&B innkeepers: Isabelle Oulette at Aux Trois Balcons, Mireille Lauzon at Le Terra Nostra, and Pauline and Mike Hussey at Abacot Hall. We received tips and insights about visiting their city, and learned a bit about their life story.
- Amazing food we found everywhere -- outstanding cooking that showcased the local products. The highlights were Babbo's excellent Italian dishes in NYC, creme brulee at Le Lapin Saute, tiramisu at Paillard, general experience at Au Pied de Cochon in Montreal, St. Viateur bagel, Schwartz's smoked meat sandwich, The Ice House Winery's cabernet sauvignon ice wine in NOTL, and Dave & Andy's ice cream in Pittsburgh, PA.
Unexpected Experiences
Au Pied de Cochon dining experience
Hiking at Algonquin Provincial Park -- change plans due to weather and conditions.
NOTL visit -- following B&B innkeepers recommendation
Food Notes
Babbo -- tasting menu vs. sampling many dishes
Ile d'Orleans -- Relais des Pins, Cassis Monna, other agritourism
Quebec -- Le Lapin Saute, Paillard, Saint-Roch neighborhood / food tours, Marche du Vieux Port
La Banquise -- poutine
Au Pied de Cochon -- reservation, what to try
Lunch at Parc Mont-Royal -- St. Viateur bagels, Schwartz's deli sandwiches
Asian Legend -- portion
Ravine Vineyard -- lunch from the shop
Wine tasting at NOTL / ice wine
Kurtz Orchards -- local products
Stone Road Grille -- hidden gem
Travel tips
1. About the destinations:
a. When visiting Quebec, there are some essential places / experiences that you should consider:
- Walking tour in Vieux Quebec - history lesson, learn about rich culture of Quebec
- Marche du Vieux Port - feast for the eyes (and stomach); local produce
- Ferry ride to Levis and back - view of Quebec from St. Lawrence River
- Dine at one of local restaurants - Le Lapin Saute, Le Cochon Dingue, Aux Anciens Canadiens, Paillard, Chez Ashton
- Cirque du Soleil free shows in the summer
- Ile d'Orleans excursions
- Visit sugar shack (cabane a sucre)
b. When visiting Montreal, there are some essential places / experiences that you should consider:
- Biking in the city -- very bicycle friendly city -- bicycle tours, Bixi bikes
- Vieux Montreal -- Et Lumiere Fut show at the Notre-Dame Cathedral
- Montreal food -- poutine at La Banquise, bagels at St-Viateur Bagels, smoked meat at Schwartz's Deli, Au Pied de Cochon, Marche Atwater
- Parc du Mont-Royal -- walking, jogging, hiking, biking, view of Montreal from the top
- Olympic Park + Jardin Botanique Montreal -- architecture photos, Chinese/Japanese gardens
- Plateau Mont-Royal -- neighborhood walks, dining
c. When visiting Ottawa, there are some essential places / experiences that you should consider:
- Parliament Hill -- go to Visitor Info Center for info, Centre Block free tour, night light shows
- ByWard Market -- dining options nearby
d. When going to the Algonquin Provincial Park, allow time to explore either by hiking or canoeing. May-June is the best time to see moose. During the summer, on Thursday nights there is wolf howling session. Visit Muskoka Wildlife Centre to meet local Ontario animals.
e. When visiting Niagara region, there are some essential places / experiences that you should consider:
- Niagara-on-the-Lake -- tour wine country by car or by bicycle (if you stay at local hotel or B&B, they might have complimentary tasting coupons)
- Niagara Falls -- nightly light shows, fireworks during the weekend nights
2. Crossing the borders
- Canadian/US entry visa (single vs. multiple)
- Insurance (car, health)
- Bringing food, alcohol, tobacco
- Wait times
3. Check for special events at the destination
- Quebec: free Cirque du Soleil shows on summer nights, fireworks competition at Montmorency Falls, Winter Carnival
- Montreal: Montreal Jazz Festival, Just for Laugh Festival, Rogers Cup
- Algonquin Provincial Park: wolf howling session
- Niagara-on-the-Lake: Shaw Festival, Wine Festival, Peach Festival
4. Planning
- Finding places to stay, things to do via TripAdvisor, guidebooks, Internet
- Advanced planning: book lodging, make advanced dinner reservations, obtaining visas
5. Lodging options
- Stay with relative / friends
- Hotel
- B&B
6. Driving in Canada
- Speed limit in kms, gasoline in liters
- Get used to road signs in French and English
- GPS map may not always be available
7. Timing of the trip
- Festivals/special events: what to do/see, advanced planning, cost
- Seasonal events: winter carnival, maple harvest, wine festival, peach festival, fall foliage, moose sightings
8. Consider budget options for things to do and places to eat -- visit public parks, go to local markets and create your own picnic lunch.
Destinations
1. Lodging:
- Aux Trois Balcons, Quebec, QC: nice, clean, reasonable priced, good location, great host, delicious breakfast
- Le Terra Nostra, Montreal, QC: wonderful home, great host, location, good breakfast
- Abacot Hall, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON: experienced B&B process, cozy room, good breakfast, wonderful hosts
2. Dining:
- Babbo, New York City, NY
- Fabiane's Cafe & Pastry, Brooklyn, NY
- American Flatbread, Burlington, VT
- Le Relais des Pins, Ile d'Orleans, QC
- Le Lapin Saute, Quebec, QC
- Marche du Vieux Port, Quebec, QC
- Paillard, Quebec, QC
- La Banquise, Montreal, QC
- Marche Atwater, Montreal, QC
- Au Pied de Cochon, Montreal, QC
- St-Viateur Bagels, Montreal, QC
- Schwartz's Deli, Montreal, QC
- Asian Legend, Toronto, ON
- Ravine Vineyard, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
- Kurtz Orchards, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
- Cows Ice Cream, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
- Stone Road Grille, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
- Anchor Bar, Buffalo, NY
- Primanti Brothers, Pittsburgh, PA
- Dave & Andy's Ice Cream, Pittsburgh, PA
3. Places to visit/things to do:
- Grafton Village Cheese Co. Store, Brattleboro, VT
- Ben & Jerry's Factory, Waterbury, VT
- Church Street Marketplace, Burlington, VT
- Ile d'Orleans, QC
- Les Tours Voir Quebec Walking Tours, Quebec, QC
- Vieux Quebec, Quebec, QC
- Marche du Vieux Port, Quebec, QC
- Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal / Vieux Montreal, Montreal, QC
- Plateau Mont-Royal neighborhood, Montreal, QC
- Fitz & Follwell Bicycle Tours, Montreal, QC
- Parc Olympique de Montreal / Jardin Botanique Montreal, Montreal, QC
- Parc du Mont-Royal, Montreal, QC
- Parliament Hill, Ottawa, ON
- Algonquin Provincial Park, ON
- Muskoka Wildlife Centre, Severn Bridge, ON
- Downtown (Queen St. area), Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
- Wineries (Jackson-Triggs, Cattail Creek, Coyote's Run, Ravine, Reif, The Ice House, Peller), Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
- Queen Victoria Park, Niagara Falls, ON
- Station Square, Pittsburgh, PA
Resources
- DK Canada Eyewitness Travel Guide
- Fodor's Montreal and Quebec City
- Yelp
- Bonjour Quebec: Official tourism site from the government of Quebec
Air Canada’s North America route map from a 1 June 1996 timetable.
Air Canada operated 131 aircraft, including 34 A320s, nine 747s, 29 767s and 35 DC-9-30s, in June 1996, the Flight Fleets Analyzer shows.
To get to the photographs click on the links in the notes
A lot of these photographs, and many more besides, in London, New York and elsewhere have been geoblogged.
We have now gone down through the Mutter family that came from Germany in the late 1800's: Konstantin and Wilhelmine (Kern) Mutter and their children: Wilhelm, Berta, Lina (my grandmother), Robert, Arthur, Wilhelmine, Heinrich and Emma. There was a Josephine in between Lena and Robert, but she may have died young as I know nothing about her. Some of the children later used anglicized forms of their German names.
The family had lived in Brombach, a village in the Baden-Wurttemberg section of Germany, just northeast of Basel, Switzerland. (see arrow on map)
From Proposed Amendment of the Civic Center and Lake Merritt Improvement Section of the Oakland Master Plan, October, 1956.
MSCED 01/03/10 - 003
If I got stuck on an island, I would probably get lost. I can get lost anywhere.
Collection of old maps scanned from books and other print sources Download them all at Photoshop Roadmap.
The Recovery Model as it applies to mental health is an approach to mental disorder or substance dependence (and/or from being labeled in those terms) that emphasizes and supports each individual's potential for recovery. Recovery is seen within the model as a personal journey, that may involve developing hope, a secure base and sense of self, supportive relationships, empowerment, social inclusion, coping skills, and meaning. Originating from the 12-Step Program of Alcoholics Anonymous and the Civil Rights Movement, the use of the concept in mental health emerged as deinstitutionalization resulted in more individuals living in the community. It gained impetus due to a perceived failure by services or wider society to adequately support social inclusion, and by studies demonstrating that many can recover.
Printable tourist attractions map of Atlanta.
Created by Tripomatic
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