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December 2007
Another edition of: "Where in the World is Carrie Hamilton?"
Guess where I am in this picture?
Clues:
1. With daytime averages of around 80º F (27º C), this is a wonderful place to vacation in the winter. 2. Grilled marlin is a local food specialty in this resort city. 3. Watch the Papantla flyers while you're here, the act of them whirling around a pole upside down & high up in the air is believed to have started 1500 years ago as a religious act. 4. This picture was taken on the Malecon, an ocean boardwalk with lots of restaurants & attractions.
Answer: I'm in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
And the winner is Fiona Adlington. Congratulations Fiona, here's what she won:
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May 2007
Another edition of: "Where in the World is Carrie Hamilton?"
Guess where I am in this picture?
Clues:
1. The stadium in the background (behind my brother & my cousins) was built in 1970 & destroyed in 2001. 2. At one time, this city had so much smog that streetlights burned during the day. Today, however, it's a beautiful, green city with clean air. 3. This city boasts the largest single-artist museum in the world (I'll tell you who after the contest is over). 4. The caps that some of us are wearing represent the city's baseball team ~ the letter "P" is on them.
Answer: I'm in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
And the winner is Annette Hartman. Congratulations Annette, here's what she won:
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April 2007
Another edition of: "Where in the World is Carrie Hamilton?"
Guess where I am in this picture?
Clue:
1. This city is known as a World Heritage Site. 2. This city is built at the mouth of an extinct volcano. 3. There's a famous Nanny College located here. 4. The English novelist, Jane Austen, lived here for a period of 5 years when her father suddenly decided to retire there ~ it must have been the healing natural springs that lured him here. Answer: I'm in Bath, England.
And the winner is Carol Wheat ~ congratulations Carol! Here's what she won:
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March 2007
Another edition of: "Where in the World is Carrie Hamilton?"
Guess where I am in this picture?
Clues:
1. In the distance, you can make out the "Traveler's Tower" in this, quaint ski resort village. 2. You might hear people speaking French or English. 3. Make sure to try some poutine while you're here. 4. This resort is situated in the heart of the Laurentian Mountains.
Answer: I'm in Mont Tremblant Village, Quebec.
And the winner is Christina Vandervlist ~ congratulations Christina! Here's what she won:
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February 2007
Another edition of: "Where in the World is Carrie Hamilton?"
Guess where I am in this picture?
Clue:
1. I am taking a picture of a famous & whimsical Art Museum that was officially opened on April 9, 1991. It was originally a furniture factory (note the tree growing out of the building).
2. This city's center was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001.
3. If you're looking for world class opera, exciting museums, opulent palaces, a good cup of coffee or dancing horses, this is the city for you.
4. Gustav Klimt & Marie Antoinette were born in this city, Sigmund Freud & Beethoven lived here.
Answer: I'm in Vienna at the KunstHausVien museum.
Congratulations to Judy Allen! This is her prize below!
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January 2007
Another edition of: "Where in the World is Carrie Hamilton?"
Guess where I am in this picture?
Clues:
1. This donkey got me to the top of the village which rests on tall cliffs & has some of the most breathtaking views in the world. (What's up with the goofy poses?) 2. This area is well known for it's volcanic activity. 3. If you look behind me you'll notice white buildings with blue trim. This place is well known for the white buildings with blue domed roofs. 4. This area was given a new name in the thirteenth century and it is a reference to Saint Irene.
Answer: I'm in Santorini, Greece
Congratulations to Mary Pat Dechant. This is her prize below.
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