Gallup 9th Street Flea Market

Above, the Gallup 9th Street Flea Market. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

It has been about two years since I was last at the Gallup 9th Street Flea Market, thanks to the pandemic. But prior to that, I have attended it a few times and it is a good place to spend an hour or two browsing around.

Things appear to be back to normal and the Gallup 9th Street Flea Market is up and running again.

Only In Your State has posted an article on the flea market with photographs.

They begin with:

You can’t go wrong when you visit a flea market in New Mexico. You can find unique items, great deals, and fun gifts. But if you’re looking for a flea market that has it all, be sure to check out Gallup Flea Market. In addition to offering great treasure hunting, there is delicious food, great music, and even pony rides for the kids!

Located in Gallup, New Mexico, about two hours west of Albuquerque, you will find the Gallup 9th Street Flea Market. It is one of the largest Native American markets in the United States and has been operating for more than 25 years.

Above, the Gallup 9th Street Flea Market does have pony rides. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

To read more, go here. 

Cuba Tourism: Current Status

Above, outside of a Havana flea market/bazaar. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

When His Fraudulency Joe Biden "won" the 2020 election, it was speculated that one of the things he'd do is to allow tourism to Cuba again.

So far, that hasn't happened. The current status remains as follows.

Above, yours truly at the Plaza de la Revolución in Havana, Cuba. Photo by Mitch Geriminky.

According to the U.S. Embassy in Havana:

Travel to Cuba for tourist activities remains prohibited by statute. However, the Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has issued general licenses for 12 categories of travel. Individuals who meet the regulatory conditions of the general license they seek to travel under do not need to apply for an additional license from OFAC to travel to Cuba. The 12 categories of authorized travel to Cuba are: family visits; official business of the U.S. government, foreign governments, and certain intergovernmental organizations; journalistic activity; professional research and professional meetings; educational activities; religious activities; public performances, clinics, workshops, athletic and other competitions, and exhibitions; support for the Cuban people; humanitarian projects; activities of private foundations or research or educational institutes; exportation, importation, or transmission of information or informational materials; and certain authorized export transactions. 

To read more, go here. 

Quartzsite Clampout Photos

My photos of the Lost Dutchman Chapter's Spring Clampout in Quartzsite, Arizona from my Canon camera have been uploaded.

They are of the clampout, plaque dedication and in Quartzsite.

Above, the camel adorns the tomb of Hi Jolly. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above and below, the tomb of Hi Jolly. Photos by Armand Vaquer.

Above, the plaque dedicated to the Hi Jolly Cemetery. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, Clampers gathered at the Hi Jolly Cemetery. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, a view of the Clampsite (background) from High Jolly Cemetery. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, the clampsite and Hi Jolly's tomb. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, the history of Hi Jolly is given to the gathering. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, the plaque dedicated to George Washington "Buck" Connor. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, the graves of Buck Conner and his son George Jr. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, one of many Quartzsite flea markets. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, a military vehicle for sale ($18,000) at a Quartzsite shop. Photo by Armand Vaquer.