Monthly Archives: May 2012

Roma Ardit: Rome is Burning

Posted on May 31, 2012 by jspencerphotography

It’s baking hot and it’s smoking; there must be a fire somewhere. How long do you suppose it takes to contract emphysema? Because you could maybe develop it in the short time you’re walking around this town. I caught the … Continue reading →

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Ciao Bella! Back in Florence…

Posted on May 30, 2012 by jspencerphotography

I had a short stay planned for Florence, probably 24 hours’ total. It’s definitely not enough time for my very favorite city, but it was better than not going. I caught the Freccia Rossa high speed train in Torino and … Continue reading →

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Bra & Alba: Welcome Back

Posted on May 29, 2012 by jspencerphotography

After the Torino Toro Rally, I met up with Rachel and Denis and my cousin Eric for dinner. Talk and fellowship were had, with gelato for me and Eric afterward. There is nothing like feeling at home, feeling accepted the … Continue reading →

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Torino Toro, aka Bull Turin

Posted on May 24, 2012 by jspencerphotography

Things are hopping here in Torino, Italy.  I finished up my lunch with friends to find that despite the rain, the Torino Toro fans were out in force for a victory rally.  Toro means bull, in Italian, by the way.  … Continue reading →

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Don’t you Ever Stay Home?

Posted on May 24, 2012 by jspencerphotography

I know you might think it a little crazy to be on the road as much as I seem to be lately. But if you had the opportunity to go to Europe for nearly three weeks knowing your job would … Continue reading →

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Sometimes you just want Dry Socks…

Posted on May 21, 2012 by jspencerphotography

After leaving Olympia and Monika, I felt a little bit more like my usual adventurous self. It seemed like a good idea to try driving down the Oregon coastline for at least part of the way. It’s not a fast … Continue reading →

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Fugitive Tales of a Suspected Seed Smuggler

Posted on May 21, 2012 by jspencerphotography

I left Vancouver at mid-morning, having spent the night there and really not much more. Why? I was lonely and only getting lonelier. If I worked it right, I could get to Olympia by nightfall and visit with my old … Continue reading →

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Driving the Trans-Canadian Highway

Posted on May 12, 2012 by jspencerphotography

The Athabasca Glacier was my planned northernmost stop, and as you can see from my last post, I got there. But now what? I wasn’t sure exactly which way I wanted to go home from Banff, and where I should … Continue reading →

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The Icefield Parkway and the Athabasca Glacier

Posted on May 10, 2012 by jspencerphotography

Banff is a liberal, beautiful ski town in a Canadian national forest in the Rocky Mountains. Many tourists, money and a relaxed, good-time attitude seem to be its distinctive features. Sort of like Key West, Florida, but with snow, no … Continue reading →

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The Way North

Posted on May 1, 2012 by jspencerphotography

I began my trip for Canada at 5:00 PM. An odd time to start a long drive, but I am a night person. Besides, I was already feeling the pressure to get going after an extra day spent in Great … Continue reading →

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