The Grannies explore Ottawa, the beautiful Capital of Canada. They visit historic Parliament Hill and marvel at the splendor of the changing of the guard, taste prize-winning barbeque, visit a one-of-its-kind Aboriginal display, and take an evening boat ride along the pristine Ottawa River. Marvel as the Grannies navigate their way out of a cedar maze – or do they?! Watch as the Grannies turn themselves into "ladies" of the prairie and travel in period costume on a very hot summer day in a first-class horse drawn carry-all.
202: Poland - Warsaw and Krakow: Sophisticated Sister Cities
Join the Grannies as they seek hidden treasures in restored Warsaw with its palaces. They stroll through a wonderful park with its gardens and the beautiful bronze statue of Chopin. See as they visit Krakow, the city of the dragon. Experience each city with their significant and beautiful churches, old castles, interesting shops and, of course, good food. Not far from Krakow is the famous salt mine. Go below ground 300 plus feet with the Grannies and see spectacular carvings and rooms all made out of salt! And finally, walk with the Grannies as they visit Auschwitz and Birkenau, two moving monuments and museums that capture a sad part of world history.
203: Cruising the Caribbean
The Grannies decided to do something different – take a cruise – and cruise in a big way, on a "really" big ship, the Crown Princess, to the Caribbean to visit the glamorous islands of– Barbados, Antigua, Tortola, St Lucia, and St Thomas. Join the Grannies for encounters with local artists and craftsmen from each island as they create beautiful and unique works, all with a backdrop of breathtaking beaches and vistas. They seek out monkeys in Barbados and walk the same paths as pirates. The Grannies discovered more than they expected and made people connections that confirmed that the Caribbean is still one of the most energizing and inspiring places to visit.
204: Buenos Aires - European Charm with a Latin Beat
The Grannies fly to Buenos Aires where the charm of European culture is well mixed with the soul and beat of Latin America and it sizzles with energy. This is where the president’s house is called Casa Rosada – Pink House – and where on its balcony Evita charmed millions. You can bet the Grannies experienced it all – the famed Gaucho, the sultry and seductive Tango, a visit with a noted silversmith who makes authentic Gaucho artifacts, and forays into local markets where they encountered fans of the Grannies on Safari series from U.S. Watch as they are serenaded by a "gentleman" singer, and journey with the Grannies on a Busquebus (a fast boat/ferry), to Colonia, Uruguay and take a stroll through its history. Walk with the Grannies on the "Street of Sighs" where former African slaves were quarantined before being sent to Brazil and other parts of South America.
205: Montevideo - Uruguay's City of the Drums
Montevideo, Uruguay's capital city is home to one of the oldest opera houses in Latin America. This city and its people proved to be a wonderful surprise. Montevideo is a colonial city making a concerted effort to restore and renovate thousands of structures that date back over 100 years, and are succeeding! The Old Town is lively and the pulsating rhythms of drums and chatter can be heard during the evenings and well into the night. The Grannies meet with the active Afro-Uruguayan community and learn how their art of drum making and culture has shaped the country’s dedication to this art form and adopted it as its own. This city and its people are poised to be a new hot-spot destination in South America.
206: Toronto - A Cultural and Ethnic Mix
The Grannies visit Toronto, a city renowned for its architecture, museums and colorful ethnic neighborhoods – Chinatown, Cabbage Town and Caribbean Town – to name just a few. It’s a city with lots of energy. Cruise with the Grannies along Lake Ontario and watch as they try their hand at "throwing pots" in the well-regarded Gardiner Museum. Judge for yourself if they master the labor-intensive art of making Chinese dumplings with a legendary Chinese baker in an historic section of the city. Watch as they share their sewing skills on "Caribana" costume making, explore an Inuit Art gallery, search for a ghost at sprawling Casa Loma and learn how a 30-foot floating dragon lantern is constructed by Chinese artisans.
207: San Juan - Bienvenidos, Paradise
The Grannies ventured into San Juan, Puerto Rico, a U.S protectorate, after their Caribbean cruise on the beautiful Crown Princess. The locals call themselves Boriquens, a Taino Indian word meaning "strong men" and take pride in their Spanish, Native and African heritage. Not only is the island beautiful everywhere – from the mountains of El Yunque to both of the oceans that lap warmly along its shores, but its food and people are something to experience too. Come with the Grannies as they visit a coffee plantation, learn about the tradition of Paso Fino horses, and visit world-famous Arecibo Radio Telescope – the largest in the world. While in Ponce and its near neighborhoods, the Grannies visit archeological digs that contain some of the most well maintained petraglyps. They meet an artist who makes colorful masks from coconut husks, a poet who also paints miniature doors, a family who for generations creates jewelry, and kick back in colorful "casitas" on the beach at Villa Hau. The Grannies experience the integration of the many cultures found on this island through its music – "salsa!" The beat from this show will continue long after it has aired!
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